CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Bluefield, West Virginia man is in custody after being charged with killing a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Jamere Robert Edwards, 25. was taken into custody following the Wednesday shooting death of Courtney Marie Mullis, 26, of Charlotte.
Police said the shooting took place in the 6900 block of Statesville Road in North Charlotte. Reports indicate the two were driving through the area when the shooting occurred.
Detectives searched a car for evidence as part of the crime scene.
Edwards is also charged with giving a false name to the police officer investigating the shooting.
Edwards is in jail without bail. Court records said he is to undergo a mental health evaluation as soon as possible.