In a recent update concerning the tragic shooting at a south Charlotte business, 37-year-old Terrence Richardson has been charged with murder and attempted murder, WCCB Charlotte reports. The incident, which took the life of 26-year-old Mykel Washington, occurred on Monday, at the Archdale Mini Mart and Laundry. Alongside the fatality, two other men were critically injured, receiving life-threatening gunshot wounds, and a 73-year-old man sustained minor injuries during the chaos at the Mini Mart.
Affiliated with the past crimes reported in the area, the shooting adds to the list of violent incidents that WSOC-TV has covered. In their report, one individual lost their life and two were hurt in this latest outbreak of violence.
Further details reveal that CMPD’s violent criminal apprehension team along with SWAT were responsible for the arrest of Richardson. According to WBTV, surveillance footage showed Richardson approach the victims and open fire. In an apparently relentless pursuit, he chased one of the victims inside the establishment, continuing to discharge his weapon. After the shooting, the footage further captured Richardson returning to a nearby hotel. This evidence, along with that collected at the crime scene, implicated Richardson in the vicious attack.
After being apprehended, records indicate that Richardson has been incarcerated at the Mecklenburg County jail without the possibility of bond. He made an appearance in court on Wednesday morning, where a public defender was appointed to represent him. Richardson is scheduled to make another court appearance on May 28, as is detailed by the gathered evidence, which positioned him at the center of the investigation. According to an affidavit cited by WBTV, Richardson's connection to the crime was established through "the video and evidence collected at the scene."
