David Duy-Anh Pham Nguyen, a 50-year-old male from Kannapolis, NC, tragically lost his life on July 3, 2021. The incident occurred during an attempted robbery over the 4th of July weekend. David was shot and killed, while a second victim, 46-year-old Dornell Thomas from Ohio, was also shot but survived.
Malik Kahlil Crawford, a 26-year-old male from Charlotte, NC, was arrested on July 8, 2021, in connection with the murder.
He was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Malik was taken into custody without incident by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and is currently being held in the Cabarrus County Jail without bond.
The Kannapolis Police Department is still investigating the case and has not released further details about the circumstances surrounding David's death and Dornell's injuries. They are also searching for a white 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan with an Ohio registration plate that was stolen during the incident.
