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Anil Dabydeen, a 41-year-old convicted felon from Charlotte, went on a shooting spree on I-485, injuring two people. On January 8, 2025, at 3:49 p.m., Dabydeen fired at passing vehicles from his white Honda sedan, prompting multiple 911 calls. The motive behind the shooting is unclear, but the outcome is certain: Dabydeen will spend the next decade behind bars.
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) responded quickly to the scene, locating two victims who had been shot. The CMPD worked with federal partners, including the ATF, to apprehend Dabydeen and bring him to justice.
Dabydeen’s sentence is a result of his illegal possession of a stolen firearm, which he used to commit the highway shooting. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson emphasized the importance of using federal statutes to charge federal crimes when individuals act recklessly with firearms.
The case highlights the collaborative effort between local and federal law enforcement agencies to address violent crime and remove dangerous individuals from the streets. Chief of Police Estella D. Patterson stated that the CMPD remains committed to working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, ATF, and other public safety partners to ensure the safety of everyone in Charlotte.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: North Carolina
- Location: NC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
