NC police search for man in killing of girlfriend

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Authorities say they are looking for a North Carolina man who shot his girlfriend at his parents' home after police were called to break up an argument.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police told multiple media outlets that 27-year-old Davon Thomas ran into some woods near Reedy Creek Park in northeast Charlotte after the shooting around 5 a.m. Saturday.

Investigators say the woman died on the scene after being shot several times.

Police say Thomas has military experience and is likely armed.

Records show Thomas has a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon and an arrest for assault on a female.

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Nov 07, 2009 - 2:41 p.m. EDT

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