A Charlotte man with a history of violent offenses is accused of shooting two men—killing one—less than two hours after being released from jail on bond last week. David Simpson, 29, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and possession of a firearm by a felon in the early morning shooting on Wednesday (July 29) at the Country Club apartments in east Charlotte, North Carolina.
Simpson was released from Mecklenburg County Jail at 12:20 a.m. after posting a $10,000 bond on an unrelated weapon possession charge. About 90 minutes later, police say he shot two men during an ongoing dispute over parking at the apartment complex. One man died at the scene, while the second victim survived after surgery.
Surveillance footage cited by law enforcement shows Simpson outside with his girlfriend, later identified as Shakema Scott, when the victims drove by. Simpson allegedly went inside, returned with a weighted black bag, and approached the victims before gunshots were heard. Officers recovered two spent rifle casings at the scene. Investigators believe Scott helped Simpson flee, and she has been charged with accessory after the fact…