CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The man charged with murder in connection with the killing of a man during an alleged drug deal in University City is scheduled in court on Friday.
Khyree Lewis is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of Kedrick Brown on Easter at a northeast Charlotte shopping center. Detectives said Lewis met up with Brown to sell him marijuana. At some point during the meeting, Lewis and Brown got into a fight that resulted in Brown being shot to death.
Investigators said they used cell phone tracking data to determine that Lewis was at the scene when the shots were fired.
A childhood friend of Brown's shared fond memories of him with WCNC Charlotte. She said they'd go fishing with his uncle as kids and shared good times and laughter throughout high school. She also said Brown loved his two children and was adventurous and outgoing. He also enjoyed riding his dirt bike and riding on a four-wheeler.
Brown's killing was one of four deadly shootings that unfolded over Easter weekend in Charlotte, marking a violent holiday weekend starting late Thursday, March 28.
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