In a shocking turn of events, two suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of five shootings in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the suspects, an 18-year-old named Carlos Roberto Diaz, is believed to be in the United States illegally after crossing the Southern Border.
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16-Year-Old Illegal Immigrant Suspect Linked to Five Shootings in Charlotte
**Charlotte, North Carolina** - The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has apprehended two suspects in connection with a string of five shootings that terrorized the city. Carlos Roberto Diaz, 18, and an unnamed 16-year-old juvenile are facing multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder.
Shockingly, sources close to the investigation have revealed that Diaz was in the United States illegally at the time of his arrest. According to WSOC, Diaz had an encounter with Border Patrol along the Rio Grande in Mexico in 2019 when he was just 14 years old.
16-Year-Old Illegal Immigrant Suspect Linked to Five Shootings in Charlotte
"These were brazen crimes that put our community at risk," said CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings at a press conference. Diaz's charges include one count of first degree murder, two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle, one count of felony conspiracy to commit murder, five counts of attempted murder, two counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling, and one count of assault with a deadly weapon.
The 16-year-old suspect is facing a first degree murder charge, and additional charges are expected. Police believe the juvenile intended to commit further violent acts.
16-Year-Old Illegal Immigrant Suspect Linked to Five Shootings in Charlotte
The arrests stem from a series of shootings that occurred between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the Metro and Steele Creek Divisions of Charlotte. Officers identified a suspicious vehicle linked to the shootings and found the juvenile suspect inside, along with a stolen firearm and ammunition.
The FBI assisted the CMPD in apprehending Diaz. The shootings are believed to be connected based on the description of the suspects' vehicle, shell casings from the firearms, the time frame, and the proximity of the incidents. Forensic testing has confirmed that at least three of the shootings are linked.
The shootings have sent shockwaves through the Charlotte community, raising concerns about public safety and the potential role of illegal immigration in crime. The investigation is ongoing, and the CMPD has urged anyone with information to contact the department.
The arrest of Diaz as an illegal immigrant has reignited the debate about the link between immigration and crime. Some critics argue that illegal immigrants are more likely to commit crimes, while others maintain that the vast majority of immigrants are law-abiding citizens.
Diaz's immigration status could have significant legal implications. If convicted, he could face additional charges related to his illegal entry into the United States. The juvenile suspect's legal status is also being investigated.
The CMPD is continuing to investigate the shootings and determine if any additional suspects are involved. The investigation is expected to take time, and the department has asked for the public's patience and cooperation.
