Crime
Charlotte Man Arrested, Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of 28-Year-Old Sumer Massey
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in west Charlotte earlier this month.
Authorities confirmed that 53-year-old Stevie Bernard Walker was taken into custody on Sunday and has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the death of 28-year-old Sumer Massey.
On March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., CMPD officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon on the 1200 block of Lucky Penny Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Sumer Massey suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel from MEDIC arrived on the scene but pronounced Massey deceased.
Following an investigation, authorities identified Stevie Bernard Walker as the suspect in the shooting.
He was later arrested and charged accordingly.
Court records indicate that Walker had a previous second-degree kidnapping conviction dating back to 2006.
Authorities have not released additional details about the motive or circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The case remains under investigation by CMPD.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.