Man Charged With Murder After Shooting Victim Dies

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a man with murder after his shooting victim died from gunshot wounds one week after being admitted into the hospital with his injuries.

CMPD responded to a call for help around 10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 in the 2900 block of Baltimore Avenue, where they found victim Willie Baker, 53, shot. Paramedics transported Baker to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment. Suspect John Jeter, 60, was found on the scene and was taken into custody for the assault with a deadly weapon.

One week later, on Oct. 16, Baker died from his injuries, CMPD said. (Sign up for our free daily newsletters and Breaking News Alerts for the Charlotte Patch. iPhone users can download the Patch app in the App Store. Plus, like Charlotte Patch on Facebook.)

CMPD homicide detectives have now charged Jeter with Baker’s murder, in addition to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

CMPD asks that anyone with information about this incident contact 704-432-TIPS, or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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