Bystander Shot During Charlotte Street Takeover Involving 400 Cars

Charlotte, NC – A massive street takeover involving 400 cars turned violent last weekend, leading to a bystander being shot and multiple arrests, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

Key Details:
🔹 Event Timeline: March 7 – March 9
🔹 Incident Locations: Multiple roads across Charlotte
🔹 Criminal Activity: Fires, fireworks, flares, and street stunts
🔹 Arrests & Citations: Two arrested, 18 cited, five vehicles seized

🚨 The shooting occurred near University City Boulevard/Neal Road when multiple shots were fired as participants moved to a new location. A bystander was hit in the abdomen but was not involved in the event.

Arrested Suspects:
🔸 Cortavian Winston (21) – Street takeover participation, fleeing, resisting arrest
🔸 Ki’Juan Thompson (23) – Street takeover participation, fleeing, resisting arrest, hit-and-run

💬 Authorities continue to investigate, urging the public to report illegal street racing events to CMPD Crime Stoppers.