x
Breaking News
More () »

Suspect arrested in Georgia after shooting at Walmart in Mooresville

The department said officers responded to the incident at a Mooresville Walmart around noon Sunday.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A Georgia man is now facing a charge of attempted murder after investigators say he shot a man in Mooresville at Walmart. 

According to a news release from the Mooresville Police Department, evidence gathered from store, located at 169 Norman Station Blvd., was enough to obtain warrants against Robert Little Baker-Brown. 

MPD say the evidence showed Baker-Brown was heading back to his home in Georgia after shooting a 27-year-old man. 

He was located at his home later on Sunday and taken into custody in Forsyth County by the United States Marshal Service and Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. 

Baker-Brown is being held in Georgia, pending extradition to North Carolina. 

A MPD spokesperson said officers responded to the incident at the Walmart around noon Sunday. 

Officers say they found the 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his back in the parking lot near the garden center entrance. He was taken to the hospital were officials say he is expected to make a recovery. 

MPD said the investigation has reveled the shooting was not a random act, but an "isolated incident" that was caused by a "domestic violence situation" between the man and his domestic partner. 

A Walmart spokesperson also provided WCNC Charlotte with statement about the incident that you can read below. 

“We’re deeply disturbed by today’s incident and are hoping the victim makes a quick recovery. Customer and associate safety is our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with law enforcement to assist however we can.” 

Note: WCNC instituted a new 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.

For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app.      

Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte
SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Stitcher || TuneIn || Google Podcasts  

All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.  

Before You Leave, Check This Out