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Santa Rodena Acevedo

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Apr 03, 2019

Victim Details

Santa Rodena Acevedo

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Charlotte

NC

2019-04-03

71

Santa

Rodena Acevedo

07/02/2026

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Santa Rodena Acevedo, a 71-year-old woman from Charlotte, NC, was tragically shot and killed on April 3, 2019. The incident occurred at her residence on Newland Road, where she and her husband were found with gunshot wounds. Santa Rodena Acevedo was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband was hospitalized with injuries.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department quickly identified and arrested 50-year-old Tomka Antonio McDowell in connection with the shooting. McDowell faced mult ...
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  • http://www.wbtv.com: Man charged with murder in shooting of Charlotte couple
  • http://www.wbtv.com: 71-year-old woman killed, husband injured in shooting at north Charlotte home
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