CORNELIUS, N.C. — Police have located a suspect who they say shot a person at Ramsey Creek Park on Monday. In her first court appearance, prosecutors said she tried to kill her own ex-husband,
According to the Cornelius Police Department, Terri Bignell, 66 of Concord, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, after shooting at Ramsey Creek Park.
One person was shot around 4:30 p.m. on Monday at Ramsey Creek Park. The victim is listed in stable condition, according to police.
Investigators say Bignell knew the victim and that this is an isolated incident. During her initial court appearance on Tuesday, the state said she and her ex-husband had been living apart since January.
Prosecutors said Bignell met with her ex-husband at the park, and got into the passenger seat of his car. She allegedly tried to get him to take hydrocodone pills, threatening to shoot him if he didn't. When he refused, Bignell reportedly shot him and left.
The state also said Bignell reportedly confessed to shooting her ex-husband to officers who arrested her.
A judge set a secured $75,000 for Bignell and ordered her to have no contact with her ex-husband should she be released. She will next appear in court on April 18, 2023.
On Monday evening, Cornelius Police shared a photo on Facebook showing a Bignell walking in the area.
While an arrest has been made, anyone with information on this incident is advised to call 911 or North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at (704) 896-7867.
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WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
WCNC Charlotte is choosing to show the mugshots of the suspects in this case because Terri Bignell is wanted and considered armed and dangerous.