A quiet northwest Charlotte backyard turned into a crime scene yesterdayafternoon when a barrage of bullets tore through the area off Mount Holly‑Huntersville Road, shattering a glass back door and sending one person to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries.
Neighbors said the rapid gunfire sent them ducking for cover as shell casings piled up in the grass. What is typically a low‑key block was suddenly crawling with officers and crime scene tape, and officials say the case remains under active investigation.
MEDIC responded to the 200 block of Mount Holly‑Huntersville Road around 3 p.m. and took one person to a nearby hospital with life‑threatening injuries, according to WSOC. The station reported that no additional details were immediately available as first responders worked the scene.
As reported by WCNC, the shooting unfolded on Old Forester Lane off Mt. Holly Road, where officers recovered roughly 30 to 40 shell casings in a backyard. They also found a bullet hole in the glass of a back door that was mostly shattered. Neighbors told the outlet they rarely see violence on the block and were shaken by the sheer volume of gunfire as investigators blocked off parts of the street to collect evidence.
Police statement
"There is no danger to the public," CMPD said in remarks reported to WCNC, adding that the shooting is under active investigation. As of Saturday, authorities had not announced any arrests or released information about a possible suspect.
How to help
Police are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward. Tipsters can contact Charlotte‑Mecklenburg police directly or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The CMPD newsroom lists the Homicide Unit tip line at 704‑432‑8477 and Crime Stoppers at 704‑334‑1600 for people who may be able to assist investigators, per the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department.
Local context
The Mount Holly‑Huntersville Road corridor and nearby northwest neighborhoods have grappled with several shootings and homicide investigations in recent months, fueling ongoing concerns about public safety in parts of north Charlotte. Local outlets have previously reported on a homicide investigation near a northwest shopping center, offering additional background on recent violence in the area, including coverage from WCCB.
