Man dies more than a week after uptown Charlotte shooting, suspect arrested

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man died Friday more than a week after he was shot in uptown Charlotte.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), the shooting happened in the 300 block of North Brevard Street, which is right near the Spectrum Center, on June 1 around 2:30 a.m.

Police said once at the scene, they found 26-year-old Martell Lavelle Davis suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he died.

Investigators determined 35-year-old Brandon Carteea Allen was responsible for the shooting and arrested him the same day as the shooting.

Allen was initially charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm within city limits. The charges have since been upgraded to first-degree murder and discharging a firearm into occupied property.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information about the case should contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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