x
Breaking News
More () »

1 hospitalized after shooting in west Charlotte: Medic

Medic says one person is hospitalized after a shooting in west Charlotte Monday night.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after two people were shot in west Charlotte Monday afternoon.

According to CMPD, officers responded to a 911 call of a reported shooting near the intersection of Caronia Street and Ross Avenue a little before 6 p.m. Police said two people were shooting at each other during the incident.

Investigators said a man was shot in the torso during the shootout. He was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. A woman was grazed in the leg during the incident. She was taken to CMC with a minor injury.

Detectives are working to determine if the suspect and victim knew each other and to establish a motive for the shooting.

Stick with WCNC.com for the latest on this developing story.

Before You Leave, Check This Out