CHARLOTTE — Police have arrested the man they said shot and killed another man late Wednesday in west Charlotte.
Channel 9 crews were on the scene along Beatties Ford Road, just north of Hoskins Road, shortly after 10:30 p.m. and could see dozens of officers and crime scene tape around the Citgo gas station.
Thursday, detectives said the victim, 21-year-old Davyon Jermaine Farrer, was shot several times. Police told Channel 9 they don’t believe this was a random attack.
On Friday, police said they had arrested and charged 36-year-old Dejanarell Markes Cherry with murder. He is also facing charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Investigators have not released a motive in the shooting.
CMPD is asking anyone who may have information to call 704-432-8477 to speak with a Homicide Unit detective. People can also leave information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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