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Man killed in north Charlotte after altercation at apartment complex, suspect arrested

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said one person has died. Sunday, police made an arrest in the case.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in north Charlotte. Police confirm one person has died.

It happened in the 10200 block of Pintail Place Saturday afternoon. Police said it resulted from an altercation. CMPD responded to Pintail Place shortly after 3:40 p.m. Saturday after reports of a physical assault. 

When they arrived, they found a man with apparent and life-threatening trauma. Medic took him to the hospital, where he died a short time later. He has since been identified as 35-year-old Billy Clay McKay Jr. His family has been notified of his death.

CMPD believes the altercation happened in the common area of the apartment complex. Police also believe the victim and suspect knew one another. 

Sunday, CMPD homicide detectives arrested and charged 31-year-old Jonathan Andre Ramsey for McKay's murder. After being interviewed by detectives, he was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and charged with murder.

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to call CMPD at 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide detective. Alternatively, those who wish to anonymously share information can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600

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