Charles Westbrook
Murdered

Case Description

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On May 14, 2024, 49-year-old Charles Westbrook was fatally shot at Westbrooks Grocery Store, located at 937 Sharkey Road in Charleston, Mississippi. The incident occurred after business hours, and upon arrival, authorities found Westbrook deceased from gunshot wounds.

The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Melvin Lee, was arrested at the scene without incident. Lee has been charged with murder and is currently in custody. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Charles Westbrook

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Charleston

state

Date of Death

2024-05-14

Age at Death

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Westbrook

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/18/2024

Forum Posts (1)

I am devastated to hear about the tragic murder of Charles. He was a close friend of mine and I am h... ...Read More
07/15/2024

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