CONCORD, N.C. — The Concord Police Department was investigating a deadly shooting Thursday morning.
The incident occurred shortly before 8:45 a.m. in the parking lot of Danny’s Place on Church Street near Buffalo Avenue.
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Police said the suspect, Deamonte Leeshawn Howard, 26, of Concord, left the scene on foot and the victim, Nijel La’te Hitchcock, 24, of Charlotte, left in a vehicle. The victim was traveling north on Church Street before crashing near Winecoff Avenue, according to police. Hitchcock died at the scene.
Howard was charged with voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
This incident was not random, because the two knew each other. There is no threat to the public, police said.
This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.
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