CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested and charged two teenagers with murder in the Nov. 13 shooting death of 15-year-old Zavier Ellis, the department said in a news release.
David Burns, 16, and Davione Mackey, 17, were taken into custody Wednesday by the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team.
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(Mackey and Burns)
The shooting happened on Sherington Way, not far from Independence High School.
Neighbors told Channel 9 that Ellis was shot outside a vacant home after a fight. He was taken to the hospital but died two days later.
Neighbors said Ellis knew the shooter, who was part of a group that he had disagreements with before.
Police have not released a motive in the shooting.
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