CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was killed in a shooting in east Charlotte early Monday, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers were in the area of Milton Road and Tipperary Place when they heard gunshots around 1 a.m. The officers found a man who had been shot moments after hearing those shots. The victim was rushed to a Charlotte hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to CMPD.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene and began looking for any witnesses to the shooting.
No arrests have been made and CMPD hasn't released any suspect information at this time. Detectives have not identified the victim in the case.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also speak directly with homicide detectives by calling 704-432-TIPS. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.
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