A homicide investigation is underway in south Charlotte after a shooting near the Archdale light rail station last night. WBTV reported that medics responded to South Boulevard near Archdale Drive before 7 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers arrived at the scene around 6:30 p.m., finding the man near the Norfolk Southern train tracks, with initial reports coming from the 6100 block of South Boulevard, according to QC News. By 9:30 p.m., CMPD had classified the case as a homicide. While a dispute at a local business is believed to have led to the shooting, the victim’s identity and any potential suspects have not been released.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking tips and can be contacted at 704-432-8477. Crime Stoppers also accepts anonymous reports by calling 704-334-1600, using the P3 Tips Mobile App, or visiting charlottecrimestoppers.com. No arrests have been made so far as the investigation into the shooting continues.
