One year later: The murder of Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner Scott Brooks

Wednesday marks one year since the murder of Scott Brooks, one of the co-owners of Brooks' Sandwich House, a beloved restaurant in Charlotte's NoDa community. "I knew this day was coming, it's just one of those things that you're not going to get over, just try to get through," said Scott Brooks twin brother, David Brooks. "My brother, he leaves a legacy of just one word, kindness and he had a heart of gold. I hope I'm like that, I really do, I don't know what people see in me, but I hope they see him in me." Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Brooks was shot and killed during an armed robbery while opening his family's sandwich shop on Dec. 9, 2019. Brooks and his twin brother, David, ran the popular three-generation restaurant known for its chili, burgers, and hot dogs. Brooks' Sandwich Shop was opened by their father in 1973. "Anyone who knows Charlotte knows that that place is a staple of the community," CMPD Maj. Dave Robinson said. "It's an iconic kind of place and a landmark." The Charlotte community responded to the news of Brooks' killing with an outpouring of support for his family. A makeshift memorial of flowers and cards grew outside of Brooks' Sandwich House, and a GoFundMe was started to help cover funeral expenses. A candlelight vigil was held in honor of Brooks the day after his slaying. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/cri...