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Charlotte murder suspect flees court, has prior convictions
David Simpson, a 29-year-old with a prior deadly shooting conviction, was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after allegedly shooting two men at a Charlotte apartment complex hours after his release on bond. Simpson refused to appear in court and his girlfriend, Shameka Scott, was charged as an accessory for aiding his escape.
David SimpsonShameka ScottCountry Creek ApartmentsCharlotte
2026-08-03
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