Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009

NC police search for man in killing of girlfriend

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Authorities say they are looking for a North Carolina man who shot his girlfriend at his parents' home after police were called to break up an argument.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police told multiple media outlets that 27-year-old Davon Thomas ran into some woods near Reedy Creek Park in northeast Charlotte after the shooting around 5 a.m. Saturday.

Investigators say the woman died on the scene after being shot several times.

Police say Thomas has military experience and is likely armed.

Records show Thomas has a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon and an arrest for assault on a female.