Man Arrested Days After North Charlotte Homicide

Police charge J.B. James Jones, 37, with murder and firearm possession

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder and firearm possession in connection with a Friday night shooting in north Charlotte that left 27-year-old Luis Fernando Hernandez dead. Police initially used K-9s to try and track the suspect since no one reportedly saw the shooting, but were able to make an arrest three days later.

Why it matters

Gun violence and homicides remain an ongoing concern in Charlotte, with the city seeing a rise in such incidents in recent years. This arrest highlights the challenges police face in investigating and solving these types of crimes when there are no eyewitnesses.

The details

J.B. James Jones, 37, was charged on Sunday, March 8 with the murder of Luis Fernando Hernandez, 27, who was found shot to death on Alma Court, just off of Statesville Avenue, on the previous Friday night. Police have not yet said if the two men knew each other or what led up to the shooting.

  • The shooting occurred on Friday night.
  • Police arrested Jones on Sunday, March 8, three days after the homicide.

The players

J.B. James Jones

A 37-year-old man charged with murder and firearm possession in connection with the homicide.

Luis Fernando Hernandez

A 27-year-old man who was found shot to death on Alma Court in north Charlotte.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges police face in investigating homicides and other violent crimes in Charlotte, where a lack of eyewitnesses can make it difficult to quickly identify and apprehend suspects.