STATESVILLE, N.C. -- Andrew Ramseur, the teenager accused in a double murder was handcuffed, shackled, and led into an Iredell County courtroom Monday. Family and friends of two people he's accused of shooting filled the room.

A judge decided Ramseur could face the death penalty if convicted. Donna McDaniel is the mother of one of the victims.

"He deserves it. He took two lives and he took a mother from her three children so he deserves it," she said.

McDaniel's daughter, Jennifer Vincek, was shot after police say she gave in to the robber’s demands and gave him cash. Seconds later police say he shot and killed a customer, Jeffrey Peck, then went back to Vincek and shot her again.

Now, her three young children are left without a mother.

Peck also left loved ones behind. His daughter Jennifer Peck talked after the hearing. She said the hearing comes so soon after last year’s shootings; it’s hard for her to deal with.

Family members said an important step has been taken toward justice. Still they know the pain will continue each time they're reminded of their loss when they see Ramseur in the courtroom.

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