Suspect charged after man shot to death in University City

CHARLOTTE — Police said they have arrested and charged a suspect after a 26-year-old man was shot to death Monday afternoon in northeast Charlotte.

Homicide detectives responded around 5:15 p.m. to the shooting scene along Charger Court in University City.

When officer got to the scene they found Rashawn Pitt, who had been shot.

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Pitt was taken to the hospital but did not survive, according to CMPD.

Police have charged 23-year-old Ron Andrew Malik Neal with Pitt’s murder. He was arrested Wednesday and faces a first-degree murder charge.

It’s unclear what led to the shooting.

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