CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were killed in separate overnight homicides just hours apart in Charlotte, police said.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, the first homicide happened outside an arcade on Wilkinson Boulevard in west Charlotte. CMPD was called to a reported shooting around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. When officers got to the area, they found a man who had been shot to death in the parking lot. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Demontravis Davonte Reid, was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.
Hours later, CMPD responded to multiple calls about a disturbance at hotel on North Tryon Street in University City. When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot inside a hotel room. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Police have not released the victim's identity.
So far, no suspect information has been related in either case. Detectives say there's no evidence at this time to suggest these homicides are linked.
No arrests have been made in either case. Any person with information about these crimes or any other incident is asked to call CMPD's Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with homicide detectives. All calls are anonymous.
