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New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Mom allegedly open fired to break up fight at a back-to-school fair — sending kids running into traffic
A mom allegedly opened fire when her son got into a fight at a back-to-school event in North Carolina — sending terrified kids running outside and into traffic, according to reports. Cherez Davis, 34, pulled out her Taurus 6 handgun and fired multiple shots in the air after an altercation between her son and another boy escalated when another adult stepped in, according to court records seen by WBTV. The mom then calmly put the gun back in her backpack and walked away, the documents alleged. 3 Cherez Davis, 34, fired multiple shots in the air after an altercation between her son and another boy escalated when another adult stepped in, according to court records. Mecklenburg County Jail The shooting Saturday sparked panic at the back-to-school fair at a medical facility in west Charlotte, where students were getting vaccinations, physicals, and free school supplies. Some of the over 100 attendees, including children, ran out into oncoming traffic on the busy main road adjacent to the fair, while responding police officers were mistaken for ICE agents on a raid, Debra Weeks, CEO of the medical facility, told the Charlotte Observer. Members of the Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department had been on hand for the event, but had left before the shooting started. 'I think if the presence had still been there, I don't think she would have been as free to respond that way,' Weeks said, while praising police for their quick response. Davis allegedly admitted to firing her gun, and apologized to attendees before she was led away by cops, Weeks said. 3 The shooting Saturday sparked panic at the back-to-school fair at a medical facility in west Charlotte, where students were getting vaccinations, physicals, and free school supplies. C.W. Williams Community Health Center 'They gave her the mic. She had to say she's no longer welcome on the property … and all she could say was, 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry.'' Witnesses described the alleged shooter as a woman matching Davis's appearance with braids, a black shirt, jeans, and Crocs, and police quickly found the mom and detained her. There were no injuries, and Davis's firearm was retrieved and collected as evidence. 3 Some of the attendees ran out into oncoming traffic on the busy main road adjacent to the fair, while responding police officers were mistaken for ICE agents on a raid, according to reports. Google Maps Davis was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and going armed to the terror of the people, arrest records show. She is being held in the Mecklenburg jail on a $50,000 bond. Her next court appearance is yet to be announced.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Mom arrested for ‘firing shots in the air to break up fight at back-to-school event'
A mother in North Carolina was arrested after she broke up a fight at a back-to-school event on Saturday by allegedly firing a gun into the air, according to local police. Cherez Davis, 34, was arrested after she was accused of inciting panic and carrying a concealed weapon. She was released on a $50,000 bond. On Saturday Davis was reportedly at a back-to-school fair at CW Williams Community Health Center's facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her son and another boy got into an argument that was made worse when another adult got involved, Davis told police. She then allegedly reached into her backpack and removed a handgun, which she fired twice into the air. She then put her gun away and left the area, WBTV reports. According to police, the gunshots sent a crowd of more than 100 people fleeing for cover. No injuries were reported. Witnesses who spoke to police described Davis and she was found soon after by investigators. According to a police report the gun that Davis allegedly used in the shooting was recovered by police. The health center issued a statement celebrating the success of its event but also noting the gunshots. "That one moment when a woman fired 3 shots in the air was an isolated incident that occurred toward the end of the event," the facility wrote in its statement. "We are saddened that our community, vendors and team members experienced this, but are so thankful that no one was harmed! C. W. Williams Community Health Center's looks forward to your continued partnership and support." It went on to encourage the community not to let the shooting "detract or distract us from what was accomplished by the tireless work of our team developing and successfully executing the best Back to School Health Fair ever for families and children of our community."
