Updated: 1:10 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008 | Posted: 10:51 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008
Police Make Arrest In July 4th Murder
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested a man in connection with a July 4th murder on Georgetown Drive. William Thomas, 41, is charged with the shooting death of 35-year-old Calvin Thompson.
Police also said Thomas shot 50-year-old Bobby Fluitt. Fluitt suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Neighbors told Eyewitness News the shooting happened at a holiday bar-b-que.
William Thomas is in the Mecklenburg County Jail. No bond has been set. He's expected to have his first court appearance Monday afternoon.
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