David Simpson faces first-degree murder charges after killing a man less than two hours after being released from jail
David Simpson, a 29-year-old repeat offender, is charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder after allegedly killing one man and seriously wounding another during a shooting at an east Charlotte apartment complex. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. on July 30, following a dispute over a parking space. Notably, David Simpson was released from the Mecklenburg County Jail at 12:20 a.m. just 90 minutes before the shooting began. Court records reveal that David Simpson has a lengthy criminal history, including a 2013 conviction for voluntary manslaughter. Despite his history as a violent offender, he was granted bond on an unrelated charge of possessing a weapon as a prisoner. A Mecklenburg County judge subsequently denied bond for David Simpson on Friday, ordering him to be held without bond. Local officials and legal experts have criticized the decision to release a repeat offender with such a significant criminal record. Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari noted that the city lacks the appetite to take action against the top 1% of repeat offenders.