UPDATE: 17-year-old charged with man's murder in east Charlotte
A 17-year-old is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. The shooting happened on June 24th on Milton Road near The Plaza.
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A 17-year-old is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. The shooting happened on June 24th on Milton Road near The Plaza.
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