Charlotte WM restaurant co-owner, 62 shot to death Dec 2019 robbery; 1 negro arrest, 2nd sought

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One of two suspects arrested in killing of NoDa restaurant co-owner Scott Brooks

Updated March 4 at 2:01 PM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of NoDa restaurant co-owner Scott Brooks has been identified by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police as 33-year-old Terry Conner Jr. A second person is being sought in the case, police say, and a $21,000 reward is still being offered for information that leads to the arrest of that person.

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— CMPD News (@CMPD) March 4, 2020

61-year-old Scott Brooks was shot during an attempted robbery while opening his restaurant, Brooks’ Sandwich House, early in the morning on December 9. The business was likely targeted because it deals with cash, police said. An arrest was made in the case early Wednesday morning, but police did not provide any names.

“We have some very good news,” police said, announcing an arrest in the case. Conner, who police say has a criminal history, was taken into custody in Countryside Drive early Wednesday.

Conner faces charges of murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, first-degree kidnapping and possession of a firearm by felon. “We are still looking for a second suspect," police said.

Conner was released from prison in September after being charged in a home invasion and shooting.

“We are finally getting some peace of mind!! We have a been praying for this day and it’s finally here! We are to blessed to be stressed!” Brooks’ Sandwich House posted on Instagram following the announcement of the arrest.


CMPD released these images of the man suspected of fatally shooting restaurant owner Scott Brooks on Dec. 9, 2019. (Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police)


TERRY CONNER JR
Custody Record
Age 33
Gender Male
Race Black
NC: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
ID Number 0810526
Custody Status Supervised Custody
Custody Detail Division of Community Corrections




Scott Brooks and David Brooks of Brooks’ Sandwich House in NoDa in 2018

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Terry Conner Jr. is charged with murder in the death of NoDa restaurant co-owner Scott Brooks. (Source: Mecklenburg County Jail)

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CMPD: Man charged in NoDa sandwich shop owner’s slaying tied to 4 other murders



Updated: November 17, 2020 - 4:46 PM

CHARLOTTE — Channel 9 has learned that police have made a second arrest nearly one year after a beloved Charlotte sandwich shop co-owner was robbed and killed in NoDa.

Reporter Mark Becker confirmed Tuesday that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested Steven Staples in the murder of Scott Brooks. Police said Staples was already in custody on a different homicide arrest.

#BREAKING: 2nd suspect in Scott Brooks murder is 31 y o Steven Staples. He is already in custody on other charges.
— Mark Becker (@MarkBeckerWSOC9) November 17, 2020


Before dawn on Dec. 9, 2019, Brooks was opening up Brooks' Sandwich House when police said Staples, 31, and Terry Conner Jr., 33, robbed him and then shot him to death.

Conner was arrested in early March.