A man is facing charges after a weekend shooting outside a south Charlotte strip club left two people badly hurt and sent police swarming the parking lot in the early morning hours. One person was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and another with life‑threatening wounds, while investigators worked the scene and searched for anyone who saw what happened.
Charges filed
According to local reporting, the suspect was formally charged on Monday following an investigation by Charlotte‑Mecklenburg detectives. As reported by WCNC, officers took the man into custody on Sunday, and prosecutors are now reviewing the evidence to determine the final list of charges. WCNC video from the scene shows detectives collecting evidence and speaking with potential witnesses in the club’s lot.
What happened early Sunday
Police were called shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday for reports of gunfire outside Club Onyx on Old Pineville Road. Officers arrived to find two people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was reported to have serious injuries, while the other was listed in life‑threatening condition. Both were taken by paramedics to nearby hospitals, according to WBTV. A large police presence remained at the scene for hours as detectives looked for surveillance footage and tracked down witnesses.
Suspect previously linked to earlier incident
WCNC highlighted an unusual wrinkle in the case. The man now charged in Sunday’s shooting was previously listed as a victim in a different shooting at the same club months earlier. Investigators say they are looking at that history as they sort out motive and a clear timeline. That earlier incident had already raised questions about safety at the venue, WCNC reported, though authorities have not publicly linked the two cases beyond noting the connection.
What’s next
Detectives say the investigation is still active, and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office will decide whether to add or upgrade charges as it reviews the full case file. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Charlotte‑Mecklenburg officers. Local outlets report they will continue to track developments as court documents and public records are released. We will update this article with new information from police or court filings as it becomes available.
