UPDATE II: Two suspects have been arrested in connection to this incident. A fifteen year old juvenile has been arrested and charged with Murder, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. The juvenile’s name will not be released in accordance with North Carolina State Law.In addition, Jonas Jermel Davis (R) was arrested earlier today by the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and charged with Murder, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
UPDATE: The victim, Shawtel Demond Montgomery, died at Carolinas Medical Center at 10:36 a.m. as a result of the injuries he sustained in this morning’s shooting on Westridge Dr.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ADW and Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a shooting on Westridge Dr. which left one man seriously injured. The victim in this incident has been identified; pending family notification his name will be released. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at approximately 2:30 a.m., at the intersection of Westridge Dr and Ranch Rd. in the Freedom Division.
Freedom Division officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 4400 block of Westridge Dr. When officers arrived on scene they located a male victim unresponsive inside a dark colored Ford Explorer with the passenger side door open suffering from a gunshot wound. Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived on scene, treated and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.
ADW and Homicide detectives, along with Freedom Division officers canvassed the neighborhood for any potential witnesses. Crime Scene Search units processed the scene for physical evidence.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective S. Ladd is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
13 COMMENTS:
Wow CMPD already arrested two teenagers for the killing. Good job getting them off the streets so fast!
4:28,don't worry Gilchrist will have them out in a jiffy!
This is a sad story...we really need to find something for our teen boys to occupy there time instead of them finding things like this to get into...this is sad. It seems no one cares enough to create a program for the young troubled teens...Now this happens...all I can say is WOW
15 yr olds do kill.
That poor young man...I can't help but wonder where we did him wrong and did not help him...who does that sound like? hmmm
Maybe if the City of Charlotte stop spending money on basketball arena, NASCAR museums, white water rafting parks and potential minor league baseball stadiums, then maybe something can like after school/after hours outreach/rec centers can be built in various parts of the city to keep kids like this young man out of trouble.
Maybe if the City of Charlotte stop spending money on basketball arena, NASCAR museums, white water rafting parks and potential minor league baseball stadiums, then maybe something can like after school/after hours outreach/rec centers can be built in various parts of the city to keep kids like this young man out of trouble
6:36, It is not the taxpayers job to raise some one else's kids . Let mom and grandma do it... Dad is seldom around.
To the person who thinks nobody cares enough to start a program, why don't you start a program for troubled teens? Stop looking for the government and everyone else to do something for you and take some responsibility yourself.
"after school/after hours outreach/rec centers can be built in various parts of the city to keep kids like this young man out of trouble" -- DOES ANYONE REALLY BELIEVE THIS???????
Are these kids committing crimes because they are BORED and have nothing better to do? That's crazy thinking!
"...no one cares enough to create a program for the young troubled teens..." WHAT?????
Where are the parents? What about taking responsiblity for your own actions? What about punishment fitting the crime? What about DRUGS in this City? And GANGS?
Who did you vote for in the last election? When was the last time you complained to the politicians who are not being good stewards of our tax money? Quit justifying bad behavior and do what you CAN do to change things for the better.
First, no one commits murder as their first crime, it is quite likely that these kids have a history in the court system, and it is this system that failed them and society at large. When a kid gets busted for drugs, or underage drinking, it should not be considered a joke, both of these action in minors mean there are problems in their life which they are trying to escape. Kids, who already have a bad sense of judgement, have even worse judgement when they get hooked on drugs or alcohol. That does not excuse their actions, but it does suggest that we need to address this issue before it escalates to violence. We can't control who are going to become parents, be we need to be damn sure to take care of at-risk youths, or they will prey on society that ignored them when they become adults.
Are you crazy? Society is not to blame for the actions of this punk! He is plain and simple. Try him, convict if guilty and either execute him or put him away for life!!! I don't give a damn how sad his mother or relatives are. They had their chance and they, too, failed.
You're insane if you think these little degenerates will go to your after school activities. Tell you what, ask a couple and see what happens.
What a joke. They are like mad dogs. They should be treated as such.
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