‘Time for justice’: Brooks’ will close on first day of trial in the death of Scott Brooks
Almost six years after the tragic death of Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks, a trial date has been set for Oct. 27.
The restaurant will close during the trial, Scott’s twin brother and co-owner David Brooks announced via Facebook on Wednesday, October 1. “The last almost six years have felt frozen in grief since the death of my twin, Scott. The time for justice has finally come,” David said in an open letter addressed to friends, family, customers, neighbors and the community.
On Oct. 26, the restaurant posted on Facebook an update that Brooks’ will be closed on Oct. 27 for the first day of the trial, then it will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 28, and will remain open the rest of this week.
In December 2019, 61-year-old Scott Brooks was shot and killed as he attempted to open Brooks’ Sandwich House for the day. Terry Connor and Steven Staples were charged with murder and pled not guilty in 2022.
The restaurant was opened in 1973 by Scott and David’s father. The twins didn’t always want to go into the restaurant business; David considered banking and Scott, who was 5 minutes older, went to law school for a brief stint, they told CharlotteFive in 2018. The family-run business has continued with the next generation, with David’s children, Lauren and Teal, also working there. The restaurant continues to honor Scott’s memory with his trademark saying: “Too blessed to be stressed.”
Trial for the death of Scott Brooks
The trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 27 and is expected last about two weeks, David said on Oct. 1. “I want to speak for my brother and make sure justice is served.”
More details about Scott’s trial will be announced next week, and David said he will share more once he receives additional information from the district attorney.
He thanked the community for its continued support and put out another request: “I welcome anyone from the community to come to the courthouse and stand with us during this time. It has been far too long, and your presence would mean everything to me and my family.”
Brooks’ Sandwich House
Location: 2710 N. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: American, burgers
Instagram: @brookssandwichhouse
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This story was originally published October 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM.
