KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Editor's note: WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the severity of the charges.
Nearly two weeks after a deadly double shooting near a Kannapolis business unfolded, police say they've made an arrest.
The Kannapolis Police Department arrested 34-year-old Mark Marion Herron on Saturday, Jan. 20, charging him with first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He was taken into custody at a hotel in Charlotte and taken back to Cabarrus County.
Herron is accused of killing 23-year-old Shovontae Shikim Byers and wounding a 28-year-old man near S&M E-Juice on South Cannon Boulevard on Jan. 7. Both Byers and the other victim were taken to a hospital for treatment, but Byers succumbed to his injuries. The other victim faced non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is still ongoing. Kannapolis Police ask for anyone with information to contact Lt. James Livengood by calling (704) 920-4082 or by emailing jlivengood@kannapolisnc.gov. Det. Joseph VanSkiver is another point of contact for the case and be reached at (704) 920-4085 or via email at jvanskiver@kannapolisnc.gov.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
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.