Two people were shot and seriously injured early Saturday in east Charlotte, turning a small shopping plaza near East W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Road into an overnight crime scene. Both victims were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening wounds as police sealed off the area and combed through the plaza for evidence.
What Happened
According to WBTV, the shooting was reported at about 3:40 a.m., when two people were hit by gunfire at the small shopping plaza near E. W.T. Harris Boulevard and Albemarle Road. Two businesses are listed at that location, but it was not immediately clear where the shots were fired from or what led up to the violence.
MEDIC Response
WSOC reported that MEDIC crews were called to the 6900 block of Albemarle Road around 5 a.m., finding two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both patients were taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. WSOC noted that this incident was one of three separate shootings that injured four people across Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Investigation Ongoing
WBTV reported that authorities had not released any information about possible suspects or a motive as of Saturday, April 25, and the case remains under investigation. It was also not immediately clear exactly where within the plaza the shooting took place or what led to it.
Local Context
The Albemarle Road and E. W.T. Harris corridor has seen its share of gun violence in recent years, including the school-bus crossfire that later resulted in federal charges. For background on that case, see Hoodline's coverage of the accused gunman in school-bus crossfire. Local outlets such as WSOC described Saturday's shooting as a developing story that will be updated as more details emerge.
