CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead and two others injured in west Charlotte Saturday morning. Police have identified a suspect in the case, and are asking for the public's help in finding him.
Around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a call that shots had been fired along Beatties Ford Road near Catherine Simmons Avenue in Charlotte.
Officers found one victim who was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic. He has since been identified as 28-year-old Fredrick Antonio Edwards.
Another victim was transported to Novant Main with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Medic. Police said a third victim also transported themself to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have since identified Bruce Japel Adams as the suspect in the case. Arrest warrants have been issued for the crimes of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Anyone with information on his location is encouraged to call 911 or 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide unit detective.
This homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
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