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CMPD investigating after 1 person dead in west Charlotte

Police responded to a call around 2:30 a.m. Saturday along Forestbrook Drive.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead following a shooting in a west Charlotte neighborhood, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed.

CMPD responded to a call around 2:30 a.m. Saturday along Forestbrook Drive where they found one victim with gunshot injuries, police said.

Police said a man lying on the sidewalk unresponsive was found on the sidewalk upon arrival. According to the department, Jamontres Jamal Alexander, 33, was pronounced dead on the scene.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.

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