CHARLOTTE — A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a mass shooting that occurred last weekend in Uptown Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced on Friday.
The shooting took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday in the 300 block of East 7th Street near Encore Night Club.
On Thursday, the Statesville Police Department apprehended the teen, who is currently being held in the Alexander County Detention Facility awaiting extradition to Charlotte. In addition to murder, the juvenile faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
CMPD also arrested and charged two men in connection with the Uptown mass shooting.
Arleigh Bryant, a 37-year-old employee of Encore, was killed in the incident, and five other people were injured.
Police seized seven guns during the investigation.
Increasing Safety
The alley where it happened will be closed to traffic and parking, along with more safety changes since the shooting.
The alleyway, which links Sixth and Seventh streets, is a half-block south of College Street.
It is home to several nightclubs and surrounded by restaurants and bars.
Desmond Chaney works at a bar two blocks away and lives in First Ward.
He said when he goes out at night, he keeps something or someone with him to stay safe.
“If I’m going to an area where I know it’s dangerous, I might take one other person with me,” Chaney said.
CMPD will secure the alley, as well.
“We will continue to make every effort to satisfy a safe and enjoyable nightlife experience with LOVE CLT,” announced LOVE CLT, which is in the alleyway.
Other arrests
Court records indicate that Damien Evans II, 25, and Shawn Cannon, 24, were arrested by CMPD.
Breaking: CMPD has arrested two men in connection with the Uptown mass shooting, according to court documents.
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Court records show CMPD arrested Damien Evans II, 25, and Shawn Cannon, 24.
Cannon is facing charges of Possession of Firearm by Felon, Possession of Stolen Firearm,… pic.twitter.com/ff19ckeaIa
Cannon faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm, accessory after murder, and fleeing to elude.
His bond is set at $3 million.
Evans has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a stolen firearm, and he is being held without bond.
The investigation is ongoing.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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