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Police say they charged a second person in an east Charlotte murder that happened in October. The suspect is a juvenile, therefore, their name can not be released due to their age. No other updates have been provided at this time. Read below for more details on the case.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Authorities have made an arrest in the shooting death of 29-year-old Jessica Smith in east Charlotte back in October.
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged 17-year-old Yamina Rookard with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Rookard is now in the custody of the Mecklenburg County jail.
Yamina Rookard
Police say Rookard murdered Smith in the 3100 block of Central Avenue.
CMPD is investigating what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
