Charlotte police arrested William Earl Thomas on Thursday in connection with the deadly stabbing of Stanley Williams II in April.
A suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with the deadly stabbing of Stanley Alfonzo Williams II that happened last month in west Charlotte, according to Charlotte police.
Following an investigation, CMPD detectives identified William Earl Thomas, 35, as a suspect in the homicide and obtained warrants for his arrest, officials said.
He has been charged with murder and transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
The homicide happened on Sunday, April 13, when police responded to the 4800 block of Wallingford Street shortly before 2 a.m. Officers found Williams, 37, suffering from stab wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital by Medic but was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into this case remains active and ongoing.
CMPD’s Public Affairs Division will release additional information as it develops. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call 704-432-TIPS (8477) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moran is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers.
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