CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect is now accused of killing a 19-year-old man in Charlotte on Tuesday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
According to a release, police responded to a call about shots fired near the intersection of Camp Greene Street and Freedom Drive on July 5 around 5 p.m.
At the scene, a person was found dead from a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Yimere Joyner, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Physical evidence was collected at the scene by CMPD's homicide unit.
On Friday, CMPD said 18-year-old Nyquan Demartrice Marriner was arrested and charged in the case. His charges include murder, armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
This incident is under further investigation by CMPD. Anyone with information is asked to contact 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.
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