17-year-old accused of attempted murder at Charlotte Walmart, warrant says
A teenager is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a shooting at a northwest Charlotte Walmart, according to an arrest warrant.
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It happened around 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the store on Callabridge Court, and the victim is expected to recover, WSOC reports. The Walmart is near the intersection of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road and Brookshire Boulevard, maps show.
Investigators say a 17-year-old male was shot, and a female was assaulted with a 9 mm handgun “with the intent to kill her.”
Multiple store items were also damaged to destroyed during incident, including a checkout kiosk, officials said.
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Xavier Tirado, 17, of Mount Holly is accused of conspiring “with persons unknown to commit the felony,” an arrest warrant reports.
Details of a motive have not been released.
Tirado was arrested Monday and has been charged with felony attempted first degree murder, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony conspiracy and misdemeanor injury to real property, the arrest twarrant says.
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