Police Charge Suspect In Shooting At NC Music Factory

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CMPD says they have charged Jean Caldwell-Thompson, 23, for the shooting at the NC Music Factory on Monday, August 20th.

Thompson was arrested Tuesday and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

The investigation into this shooting is ongoing.

Update – August 20, 6:16pm

CMPD says two suspects were arrested on unrelated charges after Monday morning’s shooting at NC Music Factory.

Thomas Newman, 21, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Georgia for Receiving Stolen Property.

Francis Williams, 31, was charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

Police say no arrests have been made for the Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or 911.

Original Story – August 20, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A fight led to a shooting at a nightclub at the NC Music Factory overnight on Monday, according to police.

Officers with the Charlotte-Meckleburg Police Department were called around 1:50 a.m. to the World Night Club, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd, where an employee had been shot.

Police say a fight between employees and several individuals belonging to the stage performer’s group broke out when club employees attempted to stop someone from drinking an open bottle of liquor, which is against state law.

During the altercation, multiple people were fighting and a club employee was shot. He suffered minor injuries and was transported by Medic to CMC Main. He is expected to be okay.

CMPD officers detained multiple people involved in the fight as they were trying to drive away from the club. More fights broke out in the parking lot and several other CMPD officers were needed in the area to maintain peace.

Authorities are still investigating the shooting and whether those who were detained will be charged.

Check back for updates.