CHARLOTTE — A 30-year-old man pleaded guilty to a teen’s murder.
Fate Brannon, 17, was shot and killed while trying to leave his shift at the Jack in the Box on North Hoskins Road in 2024.
Brannon was waiting for his ride when two people with masks came inside and shot him, police said.
Marcus Dahn was arrested for murder in the days following the shooting.
He just pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 24 to 30 years in prison.
Another suspect is serving time for the crime.
On Feb. 19, 17-year-old Shaheim Robinson pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy and was sentenced to five to seven years in prison.
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