Man found fatally shot late Sunday in University City neighborhood, CMPD says

A man was found fatally shot late Sunday in the University City area of northeast Charlotte, according to a news release from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

The victim was identified as Richard Clarke, 48, according to an update from CMPD.

Ricky Alexander, 21, was arrested Monday in Alamance County in connection with the killing, police said. He is charged with murder, according to a news release.

Investigators say the incident happened “shortly before midnight Sunday” in the 2800 block of Bustlehead Court, which is in the Harris-Houston area east of the PNC Music Pavillion.

“Upon their arrival officers located a male and he was pronounced deceased from an apparent gunshot wound,” according to a news release.

Tips in the case are sought at 704-432-TIPS or through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published November 30, 2020 at 6:00 AM.