Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Homicide Cold-Case
Investigation
Victim: Eugene L. Blackmon
Case Type: Homicide
Date of Homicide: August 28, 2007
Location: 618 Ecodale Drive
Race: Black
Gender: Male
DOB: 04/07/1977
CMPD: #2007-0828-012300
SYNOPSIS:
The victim, Eugene L. Blackmon, also known as “Geno” was found lying on the ground behind 618
Echodale Drive. Neighbors hearing shots and finding the victim then called 911. Mr. Blackmon
appeared to be headed toward a pathway in the woods when he was shot. Medic arrived and began
treating Mr. Blackmon but he was then pronounced deceased of an apparent gunshot wound. The
area where Mr. Blackmon fell was near a pathway that connected to Dunbrook Lane near his
residence. Several errant rounds of gunfire also struck one of the houses in the general area where the
victim was murdered.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Violent Crimes Division
Homicide Cold-Case
601 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-336-2358
Crime Stoppers: 704-334.1600
(Up to $5,000.00 Reward for information leading to an arrest.)