Man charged with murder in shooting at west Charlotte Econo Lodge

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CHARLOTTE — Edgardo Antonio Hernandez Jr., 23, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nicholas Keenan James, according to an arrest warrant in Mecklenburg County.

The shooting happened during a fight over alleged stolen money early Thursday morning at the Econo Lodge along Glenwood Drive in west Charlotte, according to an affidavit.

Detectives found a Glock 45 9mm pistol.

James was taken to Atrium Health Main, where he died.