WCCB Charlotte s CW
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