Suspect arrested after man shot and killed at northeast Charlotte apartment complex

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - One man is dead after a shooting at Belmont at Tryon apartment complex in northeast Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to the scene of a shooting around 3:24 p.m. on Sawyers Mill Road, close to North Tryon Street, where a man, later identified as Jcarta Sanders, was found shot. He was pronounced dead at the crime scene.

Investigators were taking a closer look at what looked like a white Ford Mustang in the parking lot. Police said it was struck by gunfire, but did not say how or why it was involved.

“Life is precious and we need to stop taking them so casually,” said CMPD Major Cecil Brisbon who was investigating Tuesday afternoon.

“My prayers go out to anybody who’s been affected by it. We’re really relying on the public to help us solve some of these crimes because nobody deserves to die,” he added.

Officers made two arrests the next day. Joshua Douglas was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Jeffrey Jones was located and arrested for accessory after the fact of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.

Check back with WBTV.com for more information as it develops.

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