A homicide probe is underway following a late-night shooting in University City, as confirmed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Initial reports emerged from an official statement early this morning, following an incident that unraveled yesterday night.
Officers were called to the scene at about 11:26 p.m. on Hyde Pointe Court upon receiving reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. After arriving, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Barely breathing, MEDIC rushed the injured party to a local hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. The identity of the victim has been withheld pending family notification.
Detective Barnett from the Homicide Unit is overseeing the investigation, as noted in the CMPD public notice. CMPD’s Crime Scene Search team arrived at the scene shortly after the detectives, tasked with collecting evidence and piecing together the evening's events.
As the community reels in the aftermath of the shooting, CMPD has also provided support through their Victim Services. With the investigation currently in progress, sources claim that representatives from CMPD's Operations Command and MEDIC offered their assistance on the ground, not just during the immediate response but also in the ongoing investigative process.
The CMPD is reaching out for public assistance in the case, urging anyone with information to contact their tip line at 704-432-8477 and speak directly to a detective with the Homicide Unit. Confidential tips can be left anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. If seeking more details on the incident, CMPD points to the report number 20250611-2326-03 for reference.
