CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect now faces charges more than two weeks after a man was shot and killed in southwest Charlotte.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said it arrested 18-year-old Tyzavian Smith at his residence Wednesday afternoon. A short standoff happened before he was taken into custody. He is now charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
A WCNC Charlotte viewer shared photos from near the standoff, which happened in the same neighborhood and along the same street as the shooting. Several CMPD vehicles can be seen lining Red Hickory Lane.
Smith is accused of killing 23-year-old Shemar Dealvin Hayes on March 12. Witnesses at the time told CMPD they heard a disturbance just before police arrived.
While there has been an arrest, the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone who can offer additional information can call (704) 432-TIPS to talk with a homicide detective directly. Anonymous tips can be shared with Crime Stoppers by calling (704) 334-1600 or by submitting them online.
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