Late-Night Dispute Leads to Tragic Shooting in East Mecklenburg; Teen Arrested on Murder Charges

Charlotte, North Carolina – A late-night shooting in east Mecklenburg County resulted in the death of a man on Sunday, a troubling addition to the city’s rising concerns over violent confrontations. Local law enforcement authorities disclosed that the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. on Old Camden Road, where responding officers found the victim, identified as Cameron Lackey, fatally wounded. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the deadly encounter stemmed from a confrontation …

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Fatal East Mecklenburg Encounter: Young Man Arrested After Deadly Shooting

Charlotte, NC — An east Mecklenburg County confrontation tragically escalated into a lethal shooting late Sunday evening, resulting in the death of a local man and the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect, according to authorities. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported that the shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. along Old Camden Road. Responding officers discovered Cameron Lackey, who had been shot once and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations led detectives to the initial …

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