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Woman shot and killed in west Charlotte

CMPD said a woman was shot in west Charlotte early Wednesday morning. She was pronounced dead by Medic at the scene.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in west Charlotte early Wednesday morning. 

CMPD was called to a reported shooting in the 2600 block of Elmin Street, near Old Steele Creek Road and West Boulevard, around 3:30 a.m. When officers got to the area, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. 

The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. 

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Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence.

CMPD has not released any suspect information or announced any arrests in connection with this shooting. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Lyon is the lead detective assigned to the case.  The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.  

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