One person was left with life‑threatening injuries after a Friday afternoon shooting in northwest Charlotte, according to medics. The gunfire was reported around 1:30 p.m. along Brookshire Boulevard near Interstate 85, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. Charlotte‑Mecklenburg police responded to the scene and said investigators were looking into what happened.
According to WCNC, MEDIC confirmed that crews transported one person with life‑threatening injuries and that responders arrived shortly after 1:30 p.m. The station reported that CMPD had shared few details while detectives processed the area.
Where This Happened
The stretch of Brookshire Boulevard just north of I‑85 sits in northwest Charlotte and has been the scene of serious crashes and shootings in the past. WBTV previously reported on a 2023 shooting nearby that left one person dead and another injured.
How To Help Investigators
Officials are asking anyone with information, video or tips to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704‑334‑1600, WCNC reported. No arrests had been announced at the time of the report.
Authorities have not released suspect descriptions or a possible motive. This story will be updated if police provide more information.
