CHARLOTTE — A jury on Friday found a man guilty in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Massaquoi Kotay, a well-known Charlotte store owner.
Shalome Scott and Desmond Black went into the Liberian immigrant’s North End Convenience Store on Jan. 12 2017, the District Attorney’s Office stated in a news release.
Scott shot Kotay and fled the scene. Kotay died as he ran to a neighboring store for help.
Scott was found guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to life in prison, the DA stated.
The trial began on May 15.
Black previously pled guilty in connection with the crime.
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