Arrest made after 1 shot in Concord; second suspect at large, police say

CONCORD, N.C. — Police have arrested one suspect and are looking for a second after someone was shot twice during a robbery in Concord on Wednesday.

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The Concord Police Department said it happened around 10:30 a.m. in a wooded area near railroad tracks off of Highway 29, by Kannapolis Highway.

Police said the victim was shot twice in an armed robbery. They were taken to the hospital but their injuries aren’t life-threatening, police said.

It appears the suspect and victim are acquainted. We are attempting to locate a white male wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, and blue pants. The victim’s injuries appear to be non-life threatening . Please call 911 if you see anyone matching the description in the area. https://t.co/M92XKUX3jQ
— Concord, NC Police (@ConcordNCPolice) January 31, 2024

Chopper 9 Skyzoom could see dozens of officers combing the woods and several businesses in the area. The region includes dozens of restaurants, a hospital, and Carolina Mall.

Investigators said the suspects and victim know each other, adding they don’t believe the incident was a random act.

Now, police are asking for help from the public. They have been able to arrest one suspect in the case but not the other.

A warrant for robbery with a dangerous weapon was issued for 32-year-old John Christopher Meece, investigators said. He was arrested and taken to the Cabarrus County jail, where he was given a $250,000 bond.

John Christopher Meece A warrant for robbery with a dangerous weapon has been issued for 32-year-old John Christopher Meece, investigators said. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has multiple tattoos, they said. He was wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants at the time of the shooting. (Concord Police Department)

The second suspect has yet to be identified. He is clean shaven and was wearing a white knit hat, grey hoodie and khaki pants, police said.

Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous. They asked anyone who sees or can identify him to call 911 or the Concord Police Department at 704-920-5000.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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