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Cody Williams Watts

Case from Hickory, NC dated Mar 02, 2016

Victim Details

Cody Williams Watts

Male

White / Caucasian

Hickory

NC

2016-03-02

28

Cody

Williams Watts

07/04/2026

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Cody Williams Watts, a 28-year-old male from Hickory, NC, tragically lost his life on March 4, 2016, following a shooting incident at a McDonald's restaurant. Cody, who was born on January 27, 1988, in Catawba County, was an assistant manager at the McDonald's where the incident occurred. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and father, and was expected to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering in May 2016. Cody was shot in his vehicle just before 7 p.m. on March 2, 2016, at t ...
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  • WSOC: Police: 2nd victim dies in double shooting at McDonald's
  • Man charged in deadly shooting at Hickory McDonald's
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