Two fatal shootings reported in Charlotte overnight, CMPD says
Charlotte had two homicides within an eight-hour period overnight, both involving gun violence, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
The first shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at a convenience store in the 1900 block of Pavilion Boulevard, officials said. The area is near the intersection of University City Boulevard and Interstate 485.
“Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with apparent gunshot wounds. MEDIC responded and pronounced the victim deceased,” CMPD said in a news release.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
The second homicide was reported around 5 a.m. Wednesday in the 6600 block of Wenda Place. The neighborhood of single family homes is near the intersection of Idlewild Road and East W.T. Harris.
Officers found Simon Yemane Semere, 34, with an apparent gunshot wound, and he died at the scene.
Jakkael Best, 26, is a suspect in the shooting, and has been charged with first degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon, CMPD said.
Anyone with information on the killings is asked to call the CMPD Homicide unit at 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective. Tips can also be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com.
This story was originally published October 11, 2023 at 6:34 AM.
