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Derreck McDonald

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Dec 12, 2020

Victim Details

Derreck McDonald

Male

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2020-12-12

36

Derreck

McDonald

06/29/2026

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Derreck McDonald, a 36-year-old male, was identified as the offender in the murder of Zuri Norman, a 26-year-old male, in east Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on October 30, 2020, around 11:30 p.m. near Winged Elm Court. Norman was found with an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

McDonald was killed on December 12, 2020, before police could charge him with Norman's murder. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department established probable cause in ...
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  • wcnc.com: Victim identified in south Charlotte homicide
  • Man killed months after police identify him in east Charlotte homicide
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    I've been following the ongoing investigations surrounding Zuri Norman's tragic murder, and somethin... ...Read More
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    I keep thinking about the ripple effect of Zuri Norman's death on his family and friends. Losing som... ...Read More
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