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Man killed months after police identify him in east Charlotte homicide

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified Derreck McDonald as an offender in a homicide last October in east Charlotte.

McDonald was killed on Dec. 12 before police were able to charge him with murder. Police said probable cause was established in the homicide of Zuri Norman after McDonald’s death.

It happened in October at 11:30 p.m. near Winged Elm Court, which is off Reddman Road and south of Albemarle Road.

When officers got to the area, they found 26-year-old Zuri Arcedrian Norman with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are still investigating this homicide. Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers at 704-334-1600.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.

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