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Summary: Ina Michelle Lang, 50, was fatally shot outside a Bank of America branch in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 6, 2026. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Sam’on Andrew Smith later that day on murder charges after locating him at a nearby residence. Witnesses reported seeing a suspect flee in a yellow Dodge Charger following the gunfire around 10:30 a.m. Lang, a senior banker, was remembered by her husband as a kind-hearted helper. The motive remains under investigation, reports say.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (DailyKenn.com) A 50-year-old bank employee lost her life in a shooting outside a Charlotte financial institution on Friday morning, leading authorities to arrest a young man later that day on murder allegations, police reported.
Ina Michelle Lang was pronounced dead at the scene after officers arrived to find her suffering from a gunshot wound on the sidewalk near an ATM, according to investigators. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the 9700 block of Callabridge Court, a commercial area off Mount Holly-Huntersville Road in the city's northwest section.
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Emergency dispatchers received several calls reporting gunfire, prompting a rapid response from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department patrol units, homicide detectives, and crime scene technicians. Medical personnel confirmed Lang's death shortly after their arrival, officials stated.
One bystander described spotting a suspicious individual who hurried into a yellow Dodge Charger and sped away immediately following the sound of shots, as noted in police accounts. Investigators processed the area for evidence, including potential surveillance footage from nearby businesses, while canvassing for additional information.
By mid-afternoon, detectives had pinpointed a person of interest at a residence several miles away on Quail Street, near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. With support from multiple police divisions and a special weapons and tactics team, officers surrounded the home and negotiated the suspect's peaceful surrender. The 22-year-old man, identified as Sam’on Andrew Smith, emerged without resistance and was taken into custody for questioning at police headquarters.
After an interview, authorities charged Smith with murder. He was booked into the Mecklenburg County jail without bond, court records show. Police have not disclosed any connection between Lang and Smith or a possible reason for the attack, emphasizing that the probe remains active.
Lang's husband, Mike Lang, shared that his wife was a dedicated senior banker at the Bank of America branch where the shooting took place. He portrayed her as a compassionate person who took great joy in assisting others, whether through her professional role or in daily life. "She always put people first," he told local media.
The event has stirred unease among residents in the bustling neighborhood, with some expressing concerns over public safety in everyday settings like banking errands. Community members gathered informally near the site over the weekend, leaving flowers and notes in tribute. Local leaders called for calm while urging anyone with details to contact authorities, highlighting the need for cooperation to prevent similar tragedies.
Police encouraged tips through Crime Stoppers, anonymous lines that could aid in piecing together the full circumstances. As of Sunday, no further arrests had been made, and the case continues under review by the district attorney's office.
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