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CMPD identifies man shot, killed in east Charlotte double shooting

East Charlotte shooting Scene of deadly double shooting on Sept. 16, 2025 on Albemarle Road.

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released the name of a man killed behind a shopping center in east Charlotte.

Officers found Tavares Phifer dead, and a woman hurt Tuesday off Albemarle Road.

The woman was in critical condition, according to CMPD.

Francisco Lopez-Tadeo allegedly walked up behind them and shot them, police said.

He was immediately charged with murder then later with attempted murder.


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