Roscoe Wright, a 57-year-old man from Charlotte, NC, was tragically shot and killed on July 9, 2020. The incident occurred near Independence Blvd, at an apartment complex on Coliseum Drive. Wright was pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the shooting, Jamie Lee Briggs, a 28-year-old man, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Briggs was taken into custody on July 10, 2020, and is currently being held at the Mecklenburg County Jail.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the shooting. Briggs was identified as a suspect after being interviewed by detectives. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and CMPD continues to seek any additional information that could aid in their investigation.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the swift arrest of the suspect. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that might help resolve the case and bring justice for Roscoe Wright.
This tragic event has left a family grieving and a community searching for answers. The investigation remains active, and authorities are committed to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding Wright's death.
