CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared surveillance video Tuesday of the suspect accused of killing a flea market vendor over the weekend.
First responders were called to Midnight Rodeo on Albemarle Road at about 6 p.m. Sunday. There, they found 51-year-old Shawn Powell had been shot and killed.
In a video shared Tuesday, CMPD confirmed Powell’s identity and said he was a vendor at the flea market.
Detectives also shared surveillance video and asked for help finding the suspect shown in the video.
🚨Requesting the Public’s Assistance 🚨
— CMPD News (@CMPD) May 7, 2024
CMPD’s homicide unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a homicide in the 9600 block of Albemarle Road on May 5, 2024. If you have any information, please contact @CLTCrimeStopper at 704-334-1600 to… pic.twitter.com/CD8YMpLNxC
Police haven’t said what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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