Sean Nicholas Watson Obituary, Death; – Detectives from the Homicide Unit of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are currently engaged in a homicide investigation concerning an incident that took place in the 200 block of Hoskins Mill Lane within the Freedom Division.

On Thursday, August 28, shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call regarding an Assault with a Deadly Weapon in the 200 block of Hoskins Mill Lane. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, Sean Nicholas Watson, aged 48, suffering from a gunshot wound.

MEDIC transported Watson to Atrium Health, where he was treated for life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, on Saturday, August 30, Watson passed away due to his injuries.

Following the ongoing investigation, CMPD detectives identified Davis Gary Graves, aged 40, as a suspect related to this case and secured arrest warrants.

On Sunday, August 31, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) of the CMPD located and apprehended Graves.

Graves was subsequently taken to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC), where he underwent an interview with homicide detectives. After the interview concluded, Graves was placed in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

He faces charges of Murder and Attempted Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. The next of kin of Mr. Graves has been informed of his death and the subsequent arrest.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. As new information becomes available, it will be disseminated by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone possessing information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact 704-432-8477 (TIPS) to speak directly with a detective from the Homicide Unit. Detective Moore is the lead investigator assigned to this case. Additionally, the public may provide information anonymously by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, utilizing the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App, or visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For further details about this case, please refer to report number: 20250828-0037-00.