CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a man accused of killing another man at a lounge in June is now in custody.
On June 12, 34-year-old Horace McCorey was shot at Mooney's Lounge along North Graham Street around 4 a.m. He was taken to a fire station along West 28th Street nearby, where he was initially treated by firefighters. McCorey was then taken to a hospital, where he later passed away.
The suspect police were looking for was 33-year-old Cordero Emanuel Ardrey. CMPD at the time said he was believed to be armed and dangerous, issuing a murder warrant against him.
In a news release sent on August 10, 2021, CMPD announced that Ardrey was arrested without incident, and was found with help from the FBI and the United States Secret Service. He has since been interviewed by detectives and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
While Ardrey is in custody, the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Additionally, anonymous Crime Stoppers tips can be left online or by calling 704-334-1600.
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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 suspect in this case because he was previously described as armed and dangerous.
