A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges after a shooting that injured five people during a New Year's Eve celebration in Uptown Charlotte, police confirmed Monday. CMPD has also arrested and charged 12 other people for their actions in the area.
The shooting happened around Romare Bearden Park at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Investigators say a person shot into a crowd, striking five people. CMPD announced Monday that 19-year-old Daevion Markeith Crawford is charged with shooting into the crowded park. Crawford is charged with five counts of assault with a deadly weapon, as well as going armed to the terror of the people.
In addition to Crawford's arrest, CMPD said 12 other individuals have been charged for causing disturbances in Uptown. Of the 12 individuals, 11 are juveniles.
Officers also seized two guns and charged six of the arrested juveniles' parents or guardians with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Charges for the additional 12 people include assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, assault on a government official, going armed to the terror of the public, and resisting arrest, among others.
CMPD also said that two officers suffered minor injuries after being assaulted and another officer was injured after someone threw an "unknown chemical substance" at the officer.
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