Man charged in deadly shooting at Huntersville apartment complex

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was shot and killed in Huntersville on Monday afternoon and a suspect has been taken into custody, officials confirmed.

According to the Huntersville Police Department, the shooting happened inside the Holly Crest Apartments on Holly Crest Lane around 4 p.m.

When police got on the scene, they said they found 61-year-old Michael Robert Feldman had been shot multiple times in one of the apartment’s staircases.

Witnesses told police they found a man exhibiting “bizarre” behavior and going up to people just east of the apartments shortly after the shooting.

Police found him a short time later and identified the man as 30-year-old Randy Gonzales-Mugaburu.

He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Investigators are still working to determine a motive in the shooting.

Following the deadly shooting, the Holly Crest Apartments issued the statement below:

“We are sending our deepest condolences to the Feldman family and to our residents impacted by this tragedy.

We want to thank the local law enforcement, especially the Huntersville Police Department, for their prompt response to this matter and swift arrest, as they prioritized our community and residents’ safety.

We will continue to support our residents and staff through this tragic event while we cooperate with law enforcement’s ongoing investigation.”

Prior to his death Monday, Feldman was the co-founder and CEO of T1V, Inc., which produces touchscreens for computer devices. He also was formerly a professor at UNC Charlotte.

T1V issued a press release following his death, which reads in part:

“T1V stands for ‘a team with one vision.’ Despite his achievements in technology and business, Mike was most proud of the people who made T1V a team, and the Company’s customers. Mike took great pride in the T1V culture and values, which will live on through the Company.

The leadership team at T1V is committed to completing Mike’s vision for the Company and the Board of Directors of the Company has named Adam Loritsch Acting CEO in the aftermath of Mike’s passing.”

The company said Feldman is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who has doorbell or any other footage, should contact Huntersville Police.

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