Overnight gunfire on a quiet east Charlotte street left one person dead and another wounded earlier today, authorities say. The shooting unfolded in the 1200 block of Weldon Avenue, just south of The Plaza, after a 911 call came in shortly before 2 a.m. MEDIC pronounced one victim dead at the scene, and a second person was rushed to a hospital with what officials described as non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not yet released the names of either victim.
In a news release today, CMPD said, "Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. MEDIC pronounced one victim deceased on scene." The Charlotte Observer first reported the account and location details of the shooting.
The CMPD Homicide Unit is leading the case, which remains very much active. Investigators say they are following up on leads and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters can call the Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 or share information anonymously through Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. According to CMPD, detectives have not released any further details about a suspect or a possible motive.
Where It Happened
The 1200 block of Weldon Avenue sits in a residential pocket of east Charlotte, just below The Plaza shopping area and near Eastway Drive. Neighbors in this part of the city have seen more than their share of late-night violence in recent months, with several overnight shootings adding to concerns about safety. One recent example involved another overnight shooting on East W.T. Harris that investigators have been tracking.
Police Response
CMPD says detectives are still working to piece together what led up to the shooting on Weldon Avenue and who is responsible. As of Friday morning, there had been no announcement of any arrests or suspect information, according to The Charlotte Observer. Officers are urging anyone who might have surveillance video, phone footage, or firsthand information from the area around 2 a.m. to contact investigators.
