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May 13, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. A 20-year-old man has been arrested after gunfire erupted nearby children playing outside in a southwest Charlotte neighborhood, but police are asking for the public’s help identifying two more suspects involved in the shooting.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to Nations Drive on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers located two houses and four vehicles which had been struck by gunfire from more than 50 rifle and pistol rounds, according to officials. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Through an investigation, detectives identified Christopher Gilmore as a suspect in this case. Gilmore was arrested Monday and transported for an interview with detectives. After the interview, Gilmore was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Felony Conspiracy, two counts of discharge weapon into occupied dwelling, and four cou
Feb 27, 2021
FAIRMONT A funeral service for Ronnie “Ron” K. Gilmore, 88, of Fairmont, will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Military honors, by Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 and Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1222, will be held outside the funeral home immediately following the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Fairmont.
Gilmore died Thursday evening, Feb. 18, 2021, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. The family asks that people are mindful of social distancing guidelines, wearing of masks and best practices in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Also, the number of people who attend will be monitored. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.