Two suspects arrested in May homicide, including teen, police say

CHARLOTTE — Two suspects, including a teen, have been arrested for a May homicide that left an 18-year-old dead in north Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

On May 23, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team arrested a 15-year-old for the murder of Kashawn Johnson, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery, police say.

Then on May 17, police said Johnson died from his injuries at the hospital.

In a second arrest on Aug. 12, 20-year-old Desmond Dailey was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the death of Johnson.

MEDIC said they found Kashawn Johnson, 18, who had been shot May 14. He was taken to Atrium Health Main with life-threatening injuries. CMPD initially said it was a homicide investigation. Later, authorities confirmed that it was a call for an assault with a deadly weapon.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS.

Check back here for updates as more information comes in.

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