A grieving father was arrested after he attacked the man accused of killing his teenage son in a Charlotte, North Carolina, courthouse
A grieving father was arrested after he attacked the man accused of killing his son while they were in a North Carolina courthouse — and the interaction was caught on camera. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said that Marion McKnight is accused of shooting and killing Jamariyae Dixon in the spring of 2025 when he was just 16 years old.
McKnight has since been charged with first-degree murder, as well as the attempted murder of two others who were shot during the incident that killed Dixon. McKnight was released on a $100,000 bond for the murder charge, which led him to come into contact with the victim’s family during his bond hearing at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte. McKnight has been out on bond since mid-November, though he was in court after a motion to revoke his bond was issued by prosecutors on February 17, according to Queen City News. Dixon’s family had an emotional encounter with McKnight outside the courtroom during a hearing on February 19, and the victim’s father, Shaheem Snype, grew physically aggressive when he confronted his son’s alleged killer.“He did what he had to do as a father,” Dixon’s aunt, Susan Sherrill, told the outlet about the altercation. “Any father would’ve did the same thing. We’re still grieving. This is a wound that will never ever close because my nephew was 16 years old, and he should still be here with us.” Dixon’s mother, Lynnette Dixon, also reacted to the fight, which she did not witness in person but saw via footage. “My face smiled,” she told the outlet. “I smiled. That was the first time I had a real smile since my son been gone.” Following the attack, Snype was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault, inflicting serious injury. He was released from jail on the night of February 19 after he posted a $1,000 unsecured bond. It is not currently clear if Snype has entered a plea or retained legal representation following his arrest. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment. Meanwhile, McKnight went to the hospital following the incident due to injuries he sustained during the attack. The extent of his injuries have not been shared publicly. Also, while speaking to the outlet, Lynnette said that she misses her son. “Every year I got a happy birthday text, happy Mother’s Day, happy Valentine’s Day,” she said. “I never get none of that no more.” Dixon was shot on May 23, 2025, on Stroud Park Court. Officers responded to a call about the incident around 5:30 p.m., where they discovered three victims with gunshot wounds. All three victims were transported to local hospitals, though Dixon was the only person to die from his injuries. An investigation was launched into the shooting and McKnight was identified as a suspect. Police obtained a warrant for his arrest, and he was transferred into the MCSO's custody.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police Find a North Carolina Mother Alive 24 Years After She VanishedWhen Michelle Hundely Smith, who vanished in 2001 while Christmas shopping, was found this week, she asked that her location be kept a secret
Read more »
Grieving North Carolina dad attacks teen son’s alleged killer in courthouse: 'Any father would’ve did the same thing'Today's Video Headlines: 02/22/26
Read more »
What we know about the North Carolina man shot and killed at Mar-a-LagoA 21-year-old man from Cameron, North Carolina, was shot and killed by law enforcement early Sunday morning after he attempted to breach the perimeter.
Read more »
North Carolina woman missing since 2001 found alive, seeks privacyA North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
Read more »
Louisville vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameOur Louisville vs. North Carolina predictions expect Isaac McKneely to expose UNC's weak perimeter defense on Monday, February 23.
Read more »
Predicting North Carolina’s Top Performances Against LouisvilleThe Tar Heels square off against the Cardinals on Monday night at the Dean E. Smith Center.
Read more »