A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in west Charlotte earlier this month.
According to court documents, Raphael Wright has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree forcible rape.
#New: Raphael Wright is charged with 1st degree murder & 1st degree forcible rape. He was arrested yesterday.
Police say he killed Michelle Schechter, 27, on June 16th.
Judge Jennifer Fleet gave him a $50,000 secured bond this morning.
As of now, he’s still in jail. pic.twitter.com/a3k3qQ9OQN
— Hunter Sáenz (@Hunt_Saenz) June 28, 2024
These charges stem from the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Michelle Lynn Schechter on June 16.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the shooting occurred on Glenwood Drive, near I-85.
Schechter was then taken to an area hospital, where she later died, according to police.
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According to court documents, Wright has been given a $50,000 bond but is still in jail.
Channel 9 has reached out to the police for more details.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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