The man slain in a Kannapolis shooting on Tuesday has been identified.
According to information from the city, 48-year-old Craig Andrew Mullis was found dead in the yard of the residence located at 2308 Woodlawn Street around 4 p.m. Kannapolis officers found him dead after being dispatched to the scene in reference to a gunshot victim.
The information released by the city indicated that investigators had determined there was a physical alteraction between the deceased and an individual at the home. During that altercation, the individual reportedly discharged a firearm, which resulted in Mullis being struck. The release from the city described that individual as a relative but gave not additional identifying information.
“The relative’s name will not be released at this time, as this is an ongoing investigation,” the release said.
The release also indicated that at this time, no charges have been filed, adding that the investigative report will be turned over to Rowan County District Attorney Brandy Cook. Any decision to prosecute will be up to the district attorney’s discretion.
