One hurt in E. Independence Blvd arcade shooting, suspect caught

MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One person was injured during an early morning shooting at an arcade business, Matthews Police said on Saturday.

Officers responded to calls regarding gunshots around 6 a.m. on Saturday at City Arcade on East Independence Boulevard.

Officers learned a victim had already been transported to an area medical center.

An initial investigation revealed the shooting occurred following a dispute and that the victim was shot in the parking lot, according to the police report.

Surveillance video showed a male suspect fleeing the scene with two women in a dark-colored 4-door Ford pickup. The suspect, later identified as Andre Pittman, was later taken into custody. He faces multiple charges including first-degree attempted murder.