CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in southwest Charlotte on Tuesday, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a shooting on Reid Avenue, near the intersection with West Boulevard and Amay James Avenue around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. When officers got to the area, they found Gary Randolph suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives were able to identify Marquest Latham, 35, as a suspect in the case. he was arrested on Wednesday for an unrelated incident. While in custody, Latham was taken to CMPD headquarters for an interview with homicide detectives.
He was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
CMPD is asking anyone with information to call 704-432-TIPS to talk directly to a homicide detective. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or called in to 704-334-1600.
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