CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in east Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officials said.
Officers found Demario Simms, 27, with a gunshot wound inside a house in the 500 block of Blendwood Drive. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
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Officials said they have charged Austin Burnett, 25, with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
He has been transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office where he will remain.
Officials said they believe the two knew each other but have not released a motive.
Anyone with any information should call 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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