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Father Attacks Son's Alleged Killer in Courthouse Brawl

2/23/2026

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Shaheem Snype attacked Marion McKnight, the man accused of murdering his son, Jamariyae Dixon, inside a Charlotte courthouse.
Snype lunged at McKnight, who was free on a $100,000 bond, leading to Snype's arrest for misdemeanor assault.
Video footage shows Snype delivering punches and kicks before officers used a Taser to intervene.
Dixon’s family expressed grief and frustration over McKnight's bond status, while Dixon’s mother found some relief in the attack video.
McKnight has been under electronic monitoring since his release in November 2025.

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Shaheem Snype attacked Marion McKnight, the man accused of murdering his son, Jamariyae Dixon, inside a Charlotte courthouse.
Snype lunged at McKnight, who was free on a $100,000 bond, leading to Snype's arrest for misdemeanor assault.
Video footage shows Snype delivering punches and kicks before officers used a Taser to intervene.
Dixon’s family expressed grief and frustration over McKnight's bond status, while Dixon’s mother found some relief in the attack video.
McKnight has been under electronic monitoring since his release in November 2025.