MATTHEWS, N.C. – The Matthews Police Department responded to a shooting at the City Arcade on East Independence Boulevard at approximately 6:10 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies received reports of a man suffering from several gunshot wounds, according to a news release. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital.
Andre Pittman
Detectives believed the suspect, along with two other females fled the scene in a dark-colored Ford pickup truck.
On the morning of Sunday, March 19th the suspect was identified as Andre Pittman. Pitman was taken into custody and charged with the following:
- Attempted first degree murder
- Assault with a deadly weapon with Intent to kill inflicting serious injury
- Discharging a firearm in the city limits.
No further details.
