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Morning Gunfire Rocks West Charlotte, Leaves Two Fighting for Life

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Published on June 29, 2026
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Two people were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting yesterday morning in west Charlotte, according to paramedics. MEDIC crews were called to the 900 block of Wabash Avenue around 9:30 a.m., where they found two patients with life-threatening wounds and transported both to a nearby hospital. Police have not released information about the victims' identities or whether any arrests have been made, and the scene remained under investigation.

According to WSOC-TV, MEDIC arrived at about 9:30 a.m., found two patients with life-threatening injuries and took both to a local hospital. The station reported that no additional details were available at the time of its bulletin.

Another Violent Morning for West Charlotte

The Wabash Avenue shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents on the west side this spring, with local news outlets documenting several serious overnight and early-morning calls. Recent shootings in the area have left victims critically injured, and local reporting shows residents are increasingly concerned about safety in the neighborhood.

How to Report Tips

Officials had not released a suspect description or possible motive as of Sunday afternoon. Per the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, anyone with information is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip with Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

What We Still Do Not Know

Authorities have not released the victims' names, the exact circumstances that led to the shooting, or whether charges have been filed. This story will be updated as CMPD or MEDIC release more information.