Woman shot and killed in east Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have made an arrest after a woman was shot and killed late Wednesday in east Charlotte.
Police said they were called shortly before 10:30 p.m. to an area outside Lawrence Orr Elementary School in the 4800 block of Shamrock Drive, near Hickory Grove and North Sharon Amity roads.
Officers found Angel Marie Carlton, 25, with a gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.
Police said they identified Montez Stephon McLaurin as a suspect. McLaurin was being interviewed by detectives Thursday and will be charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon, police said.
Police have not said what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS (8477) to speak with a homicide detective. Or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Joe Marusak: 704-358-5067, @jmarusak
This story was originally published December 3, 2015 at 5:07 AM with the headline "Woman shot and killed in east Charlotte."