Horace McCorey, 34, died after being shot at Mooney’s Lounge on North Graham Street in Charlotte on June 12, 2021, around 4 a.m. Firefighters rendered aid at a nearby fire station and McCorey was taken to a hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

Authorities arrested 33-year-old Cordero Emanuel Ardrey on August 10, 2021; the arrest followed assistance from the FBI and the United States Secret Service. Ardrey has been charged with murder and with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Questions have been raised about security at the nightclub and whether the shooting could have been prevented. If you have information about the shooting, the scene that night, or the venue’s security, please come forward.