Search On For 'Armed And Dangerous' Homicide Suspect: CMPD

CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are asking for the community's help locating a man they say is wanted in connection to the homicide of a 34-year-old man, who was fatally shot outside a north Charlotte lounge early Saturday morning.

Cordero Emanuel Ardrey 33, is wanted for the murder of Horace McCorey, 34, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.

"Ardrey should be considered armed and dangerous," CMPD said. "Anyone who sees Ardrey or knows his whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1, immediately."

According to a CMPD account, McCorey was shot multiple times and suffered life-threatening injuries outside Mooney's Lounge, located at 2525 North Graham Street around 4 a.m. early Saturday morning. He then drove himself to Charlotte Fire Department Station 11, located at 620 West 28th Street, where he crashed into the fire station garage door.

"Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters immediately started treatment of the victim, and firefighters and Medic transported the victim to Atrium Main," CMPD said.

Monday, CMPD said McCorey's family had been notified of his death.

CMPD said an investigation into the case remains active and ongoing, and anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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