CHARLOTTE — Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a deadly shooting in east Charlotte Wednesday morning.
Police say two men were shot just before 2 a.m. at the Country Club Apartments on Dunlavin Way. One man died at the scene, and another was injured.
According to CMPD, two officers were already in the area at the time of the shooting, allowing them to get to the complex quickly. Later, several officers were seen searching the area for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses.
Police said the investigation is still in its early stages, stating, “We’re going through our investigation, and we’re asking for the public’s help with that.”
Thursday evening, CMPD announced that 28-year-old David Michael Simpson has been arrested in connection with this case.
Simpson has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious harm, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
#New: CMPD arrested David Simpson for murder. Police say he shot and killed a person on Dunlavin Way.
— Hunter Sáenz (@Hunt_Saenz) July 31, 2026
I've learned Simpson had only been out of jail for less than 2 hours before this homicide happened.
He was released on a previous charge from the Mecklenburg Co. Jail at… pic.twitter.com/HQal1oCX8J
According to investigators, Simpson had been out of the Mecklenburg County Jail for less than two hours before the shooting.
Jail records show he was released at 12:21 a.m. early Wednesday morning after posting bond on an outstanding warrant tied to a 2024 possession of a weapon by a prisoner charge. Police responded to the fatal shooting just 1 hour and 24 minutes later.
The identity of the victims in this case has not been released. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact police.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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