CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one woman dead in north Charlotte Saturday afternoon.
Just before 5 p.m., officers responded to a deadly weapon call along Valeview Lane, not far from Nevin Road. Ceyonna Morris, 20, was found with a gunshot wound at the scene, police said.
Morris was taken to the hospital by Medic with life-threatening injuries, according to police. She died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
This is a new and ongoing investigation. WCNC Charlotte is waiting to hear back from CMPD and will update our viewers with any new information.
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