CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting involving a teenager in north Charlotte from Friday, Feb. 18, authorities say.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) confirmed on Sunday a 15-year-old boy died from his injuries.
According to CMPD, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 6700 block of Mallard Park Drive on Friday just before 11 p.m. Investigators say they found the victim lying outside near an apartment complex. Medic and the Charlotte Fire Department responded to the scene. Officers say he was taken to the hospital, where he later passed away.
The victim's identity is not being released at this time, according to CMPD.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact CMPD at (704) 432-TIPS. People can also leave anonymous tips by contacting Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600 or submitting a report online.
CMPD says the incident remains under investigation.