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.

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

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

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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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