A violent roadside assault near the Briar Creek exit off Interstate 74 in east Charlotte left multiple people with life-threatening injuries on Friday, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are now working to untangle what led up to the attack. CMPD says several victims drove themselves to a local hospital, though investigators have not yet said how many people were hurt. Officers restricted lanes along the interstate while they canvassed the area and collected evidence.
What investigators say
According to Queen City News, CMPD classified the incident as an assault with a deadly weapon with injury, and confirmed the response took place Friday near the Briar Creek off-ramp on I-74. The outlet reported that detectives are still trying to pin down the total number of people injured as they interview witnesses and comb through evidence from the scene.
Where this is
The Briar Creek exit on I-74 feeds directly into the busy Independence Boulevard corridor in east Charlotte, a route that links residential neighborhoods with commercial strips and event venues. Police urged drivers to steer clear of the area while investigators were on scene, though it is not yet clear how long traffic was disrupted or whether the highway had to be fully shut down during the response.
How to help
CMPD and local reporting say anyone with information is asked to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or submit an anonymous tip through the program's online portal. Detectives are especially interested in hearing from witnesses or anyone who has video from the area and are urging them to share it directly with investigators as the case moves forward.
Police had not announced any arrests as of the latest update. Anyone who saw what happened or has relevant footage is encouraged to come forward. This story will be updated as CMPD releases more information.
