CMPD makes arrest in deadly shooting that happened in Charlotte park

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting in north Charlotte. Detectives arrested Morris Crawford in connection to the death of Ebon Bell.

The shooting happened just after three Tuesday afternoon on West 30th Street at Tryon Hills Park.

Bell died at the hospital. Crawford is in jail. Police say he confessed to the shooting, which stemmed from an argument he had with Bell the night before. Crawford’s charges include first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.