Two charged after alleged $2,000 robbery plot ends in murder
Charlotte police charged two suspects with murder and conspiracy after an alleged robbery attempt that left 23-year-old Dailan Chinchilla Gonzalez dead.
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- 10 November 2026
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- Charges filed
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- Charges pending
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Two suspects charged in September homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police charged Tahari Monterius Belin, 34, and Kamanye Morgan, 17, in connection with the September shooting death of 23-year-old Dailan Chinchilla Gonzalez. Police said detectives identified both suspects during the continuing homicide investigation and obtained arrest warrants.
Officers located Belin on November 10 with help from the department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and K9 Unit. Morgan was already being held by the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and was taken to the Law Enforcement Center for an interview. [1] [2] [3]
Charges include murder and attempted robbery
Police charged both defendants with murder, conspiracy, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Court documents reviewed by local reporters allege that the suspects planned to rob two men of pills valued at about $2,000.
The police release did not identify which defendant allegedly fired the fatal shot or describe the evidence supporting each charge. Those details may emerge in affidavits and preliminary court proceedings. The accusations have not been proven, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless convicted. [1] [2] [3]
Shooting occurred on Marvin Road
The case began shortly before 10 p.m. on September 7, when officers responded to an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon call in the 3400 block of Marvin Road in southeast Charlotte. They found Chinchilla Gonzalez with an apparent gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Police have not publicly described the number of shots fired or identified the other alleged robbery target.
Homicide detectives and crime-scene specialists collected evidence while victim-services staff assisted the family. Police publicly identified Chinchilla Gonzalez the following day after notifying his relatives. The department assigned Detective Moran as the lead investigator and recorded the case under report number 20260907214600. [1] [2]
Court proceedings will test the police account
Belin was expected to make an initial appearance in Mecklenburg County court after his arrest. Because Morgan is 17, the handling of his case will depend on North Carolina's juvenile-transfer and charging rules as applied by prosecutors and the court. Public records had not yet established a trial schedule.
At future hearings, prosecutors will need to present evidence connecting each defendant to the alleged robbery plan and the shooting. Defense attorneys will be able to challenge probable cause, identification evidence and the state's account of individual responsibility. [1] [2] [3]
Police continue to seek information
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police described the investigation as active after announcing the charges. The department has not said whether detectives are looking for additional suspects, whether a weapon has been recovered or what forensic evidence connects the defendants to the scene. Charging documents establish the allegations, not guilt.
Investigators asked witnesses to contact the Homicide Unit or provide information anonymously through Charlotte Crime Stoppers. Any later indictment, bond decision or trial date will require confirmation from court records or the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. The next significant development is expected to come through initial appearances and prosecutorial charging decisions. [1] [2]
Sources & further reading
- Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Providence Division ↗Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department · 2026-11-11 · Primary source
- Arrest made in southeast Charlotte homicide ↗WSOC-TV · 2026-11-11
- Man and teen planned to steal pills in east Charlotte robbery attempt that left a man dead ↗Queen City News · 2026-11-11
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