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Third suspect charged in southwest Charlotte homicide, CMPD says

Aaron Thompson was found dead inside a car just off Clanton Road on Aug. 11. Three people are charged in connection with his death.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A third person is facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting in southwest Charlotte earlier this month, police said. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to a reported shooting at an apartment building along Caronia Street, which is just off Clanton Road, around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Aaron Remont Thompson dead inside a car. A second victim showed up at a nearby hospital with minor injuries, police said. 

Marcus Watson was arrested a couple of days later. On Aug. 15, CMPD announced it had arrested Devone Jamar Walker in Harrisburg and charged him with felony accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. 

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On Tuesday, CMPD announced the arrest of 21-year-old Keandre Moore. He is charged with murder for his alleged role in Thompson's death. He is being held without bond at the Mecklenburg County Jail. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Witnesses can also call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with homicide detectives. 

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