Meridian Street
Coverage of Meridian Street in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with killing uncle, attempting to kill another in Cornelius
A 21-year-old man, Johnquise Patterson, is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder for killing his uncle, Johnny Johnson, and trying to kill another uncle in Cornelius. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Meridian Street, where 11 others, including seven children, were present. Patterson is in jail without bond.
- Man charged with murder after deadly shooting near downtown Cornelius
A 21-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after allegedly shooting and killing a 32-year-old man near downtown Cornelius on August 1. The incident occurred on Meridian Street, and the suspect was arrested four minutes after the 911 call and denied bond.
- One seriously hurt in Cornelius shooting, MEDIC says
One person was seriously injured in a shooting in Cornelius Saturday afternoon, according to MEDIC. The incident occurred in the 19000 block of Meridian Street around 2:15 p.m., and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. No further details are available at this time.