3 charged after 15-year-old boy found shot in north Charlotte, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police have charged three people in connection with a shooting that sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital Friday night.

Fredrick Dickson, 17, Jaziah Graham, 18, and a 14-year-old juvenile are all in custody for their involvement in the shooting.

(Fredrick Dickson)

Officers responded to the scene on Reagan Drive in north Charlotte around 7 p.m.

Officers said they found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Atrium Health with non-life-threatening injuries.

A short time later, an officer spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspect's vehicle and pulled it over near Greenland Avenue and Ashley Road. Those inside, Dickson and the 14-year-old boy, were taken to a police station to be interviewed.

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Following the interviews, officers determined the two teens were connected to the violence.

CMPD said additional information gathered during the investigation identified Graham as a third suspect in the case and he was charged with felony conspiracy.

Dickson has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and felony conspiracy and the juvenile was also charged with felony conspiracy.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website. 

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