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A shooting in north Charlotte’s Food Lion parking lot resulted in two injuries. The suspect, Timothy Travis Pride, has been arrested and faces serious charges. The incident raises concerns over public safety in community spaces.
Charlotte: Man Arrested After Shooting Leaves Two Injured at Food Lion
A shooting incident in the parking lot of a Food Lion in north Charlotte left two individuals injured on Sunday, June 22, just before 2:45 p.m. The violence prompted multiple 911 calls from witnesses reporting gunfire at the store located at 6430 Sugar Creek Road.
Upon arrival, officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department discovered broken glass, shell casings, and a damaged vehicle bumper in the parking lot. The police located two victims nearby. One individual was found inside a Nissan Rogue at the intersection of David Cox Road and West Sugar Creek, while the second victim was discovered lying in a yard on Yorkford Drive.
The first victim, who was inside the Nissan, sustained a hip injury and was subsequently hospitalized. The second victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds affecting the head, neck, and back, leading to life-threatening injuries. This individual was swiftly transported to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center for emergency treatment.
The suspect in the shooting, identified as 50-year-old Timothy Travis Pride, was arrested shortly after the incident. He faces two felony charges: assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, and discharging a firearm into occupied property. Clerk records indicated that Pride was held on a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to return to court in July.
Surveillance video analysis revealed critical evidence, showing Pride’s Chevrolet Tahoe approaching the Nissan before gunfire erupted. The footage confirmed that both the Nissan and the Tahoe were struck by bullets, with shattered windows evident from the shots fired. It also captured Pride’s actions during the altercation, as he later recounted that he discharged his firearm four times after believing the driver of the Nissan was brandishing a gun.
Witnesses at the scene reported that Pride attempted to conceal his weapon behind a nearby home on Yorkford Drive after the shooting. Officers from CMPD later recovered the handgun used in the incident. Additionally, a bullet from the exchange of gunfire penetrated the Food Lion, but officials confirmed there were no reported injuries to employees or customers within the store.
This shooting incident raises concerns about public safety in community areas, particularly in locations such as grocery store parking lots that typically serve as safe environments for families and individuals. Such occurrences urge a deeper examination of gun violence and misuse in local neighborhoods.
In light of this incident, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the confrontation between Pride and the victims. As the case progresses, the community remains hopeful for a prompt resolution while offering support to those affected by the violence.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is encouraging anyone with additional information regarding the incident to step forward to assist in their ongoing investigation.
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