On October 12, 2020, 58-year-old Ernest Lightner was shot and killed at his home on Campus Street in Charlotte, NC. The incident occurred during an altercation, and Lightner was pronounced dead at the scene. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Two days after the shooting, on October 14, 2020, Gina Michelle Kilgo, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested and charged with Lightner's murder.
Kilgo was identified as a suspect during the investigation, and arrest warrants were issued for her. After being located by CMPD detectives, she was taken into custody and charged with murder following an interview with the authorities.
The investigation into Ernest Lightner's death is ongoing, and CMPD continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case. The circumstances leading up to the altercation and shooting remain unclear, and the case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing violent crimes in the community.
The tragic death of Ernest Lightner has left his family and friends grieving, and the community is rallying to support them during this difficult time. The CMPD has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
