An overnight shooting in east Charlotte left one person with life‑threatening injuries early today, according to authorities. The gunfire broke out around 1:45 a.m. in the 6500 block of E W.T. Harris Boulevard, and emergency crews rushed the wounded victim to a hospital trauma center. Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police say the investigation is active and no arrests have been announced.
What Investigators Say
Officers and MEDIC crews were called to the 6500 block of E W.T. Harris Boulevard after reports of shots fired. The scene was secured while detectives collected evidence and went door to door looking for witnesses, as reported by WCNC. The station reports the call came in at about 1:45 a.m. and that first responders found the injured person at the scene. Police have not released any suspect information as the probe continues.
Victim's Condition
MEDIC confirmed that the victim "was transported with life‑threatening injuries," the outlet reports, and the person was taken to a local trauma center for treatment. Authorities have not released the victim’s name, saying family members must be notified first. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has video from the area to come forward.
Area Context
This latest shooting adds to a violent stretch in east Charlotte. Less than two weeks earlier, a deadly shooting near the Food Lion at The Plaza and East W.T. Harris Boulevard left one person dead, according to reporting by WBTV. Neighbors and community leaders have been pushing for increased patrols along the W.T. Harris corridor after a string of late‑night shootings in the area. Local groups say community tips and surveillance footage are often what finally move these cases forward.
Anyone with information about the overnight shooting is asked to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704‑334‑1600 or submit an anonymous tip through the city’s CMPD Crime Stoppers page. CMPD officials say detectives will follow up on credible leads and are urging residents nearby to check doorbell and dash‑camera footage for anything that might help.
