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Woman dies in domestic violence-related shooting, police say

Police say the incident happened on Teresa Lane on Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A woman died after she was shot during a domestic violence incident on Sunday.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officers were called to a home on Teresa Lane near Thompson Avenue around 6 p.m. on Sunday. 

Police say a woman, later identified as 24-year-old Janna Lee Barnes, was found shot and was later pronounced dead from her injuries. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a domestic violence dispute. 

Officers were speaking to a suspect at the home. The suspect was later identified as 28-year-old Audie Lavonda Brack Belk Jr. Belk was arrested and charged with murder. 

Investigators are looking to learn more about the deadly incident. They have not determined what led to the deadly domestic violence incident.

This case is under investigation. CMPD is looking for people who may have more information about this deadly incident. They are asking the public to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or to report what they know online. Tips can be kept anonymous. 

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A GoFundMe was set up to help with Barnes' funeral expenses.

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