Police Charge Suspect In Deadly University City Shooting

CHARLOTTE, NC — Officials have charged the suspect they say shot and killed a person Tuesday night in the University City area.

George Hayes, 25, has been charged with the November 20th murder of 22-year-old Kendric Washington.

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say the shooting happened around 8:30 pm on Avebury Drive in the Barrington Place Apartments complex. Washington was pronounced dead on the scene.

Hayes was arrested early Monday morning and charged with First Degree Murder after being interviewed by detectives. According to jail records, Hayes was also arrested Saturday afternoon for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Authorities still have not said caused the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.