News Summary
A shooting at a Food Lion parking lot on West Sugar Creek Road in Charlotte resulted in two individuals being injured. The suspect, Timothy Travis Pride, has been arrested following the incident. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the hip, while the other is in critical condition after being shot multiple times. The incident is under investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as concerns about public safety and gun violence continue to grow in the community.
Charlotte – A shooting incident at a Food Lion parking lot on West Sugar Creek Road in Charlotte occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, leaving two individuals injured. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Timothy Travis Pride, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which is under investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Details revealed that one of the victims was discovered inside a Nissan Rogue, suffering from a gunshot wound to the hip. This individual was promptly transported to the hospital for treatment. The second victim was located lying in a yard on Yorkford Drive with multiple gunshot wounds affecting the head, neck, and back. This victim is reported to be in critical condition and also received medical attention at a local hospital.
Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots, leading CMPD to respond to multiple 911 calls regarding the disturbance. Upon arrival, authorities found damaging evidence, including broken glass and shell casings strewn around the scene along with a damaged bumper from one of the vehicles involved.
Surveillance footage from the Food Lion captured Pride arriving in a Chevrolet Tahoe. The video reportedly shows him discharging his weapon multiple times towards the Nissan Rogue, resulting in property damage including shattered car windows. After being apprehended, Pride claimed that he acted in self-defense. He alleged that his son informed him he had been “jumped and assaulted” and identified the Nissan as the vehicle involved in the altercation.
Pride admitted to arguing with the driver of the Nissan before claiming to have seen the driver raising a firearm, which he indicated prompted him to fire four rounds. Following the incident, reports suggest that Pride expressed a wish that he had killed the victim. One of the victims was identified as a Food Lion employee, raising further concerns about the safety of employees and customers in such public spaces.
After the shooting, Pride reportedly concealed his firearm behind his residence on Yorkford Drive. CMPD later recovered the weapon as part of their ongoing investigation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported inside the Food Lion store itself, which was open to customers and employees at the time of the shooting.
Pride faces serious charges including two felonies: assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, and discharging a firearm into occupied property. He was booked into jail just hours after the incident and initially held without bond. A subsequent bond was later set at $150,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court in Mecklenburg County on Monday morning. The case is anticipated to return to court in July for further legal proceedings.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and gun violence in community settings, prompting discussions on measures needed to prevent such occurrences in the future. With two individuals injured and a suspect in custody, the investigation continues as authorities gather more evidence and witness accounts.
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