CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A second person was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a north Charlotte motel last month, court records show.
Andre Poole is charged with murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a June 20 shooting that killed 35-year-old Howard Page. It happened at the Budget Inn on Old Interstate Road, just off Interstate 85 and North Graham Street. It's unclear if the incident started inside the hotel or the parking lot, where Page was found.
Poole was denied bond in a court appearance Friday. His next scheduled court date is July 31.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with the case just days after the shooting. The teen, who hasn't been identified due to their age, was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and vehicle theft.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with homicide detectives. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.
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