CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Police are looking for a second suspect after an arrest was made for the murder of NoDa restaurant co-owner Scott Brooks.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says 33-year-old Terry Conner Jr. was arrested early Wednesday morning after "hiding in plain sight." He was found on Countryside Drive in northeast Charlotte and taken to the hospital before going to the CMPD's headquarters. He faces several charges including for murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, first-degree kidnapping, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Police say Conner previously served time for an assault with a deadly weapon charge and was later released. Additionally, he was previously charged following a home invasion.
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The family released a statement on Facebook saying, "we are finally getting some peace of mind!! We have been praying for this day and it's finally here! We are too blessed to be stressed!"
Brooks was shot and killed while opening Brooks Sandwich House on December 9. Since then, law enforcement officials have been investigating the homicide and holding several press conferences looking for answers as well as offering a $21,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest.
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Several local businesses are offering their support by having fundraisers and rallying around the family. Glory Days Apparel announced Wednesday that they've raised $12,250 which the family says they will donate to Habitat for Humanity.
"Scott would truly be AMAZED with the support from the community," the family said about the donation.
Officers are still looking for a second suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.