7-15-25: Mass Shooting Update

Uptown Shooting Fallout, Mayor’s Re-Election Plans, and What Comes Next

Tune in here to this Tuesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the latest updates in the uptown Charlotte mass shooting investigation. new developments from CMPD, detailing the arrests of Damien Evans and Sean Cannon—both felons found in possession of stolen firearms. Jensen breaks down the legal proceedings, including a $3 million secured bond for Cannon and no bond at all for Evans. Jensen also explains why murder charges haven’t been filed yet, pointing to ongoing forensic and ballistic testing.

Later, Jensen dives into the political tension surrounding Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ expected re-election filing and the fallout from city leadership’s response to the recent uptown mass shooting. He outlines the schedule for Wednesday’s filings, with Lyles set to submit at noon, followed by Councilwoman Tiawana Brown at 12:30, and questions whether Lyles will address growing public criticism. Jensen reflects on why he once believed Lyles wouldn’t run again—pointing to a pattern of silence, controversy over the Johnny Jennings situation, and a perceived lack of urgency in city hall’s reaction to violent crime.

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