Officers arrested 29-year-old Shawn Taliesin Davis Jr. on Friday. After an interview, he was charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. He also faces two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, three counts of discharging a firearm into occupied property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Davis is accused of killing 17-year-old Murahnee Johnson, who died at the scene of the shooting along Long Talon Way on Dec. 27. Another person was also wounded.
CMPD said at the time an occupied home had also been shot into, but nobody inside was hurt.
The department notes the investigation is still active. Anyone who can provide further information is asked to call (704) 432-TIPS to talk with a homicide unit detective. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or by calling (704) 33444-1600.
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