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One person dead after a shooting in southwest Charlotte

One person dead after a shooting in southwest Charlotte

One person dead after a shooting in southwest Charlotte

Early afternoon on March 23, officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported to the hospital, but pronounced dead at the scene.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police investigating multiple shootings

The first happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday at South Tryon and Parkaire Lane. Police say 31-year-old Leonard Lee Bowie Junior was shot and killed. In a separate incident just after 5:15 p.m., police say two people were shot on Reddman Road.

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Two people treated for life-threatening injuries after east Charlotte shootings

Contrary to initial reports of two separate shootings, police say the two incidents were connected.

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One person killed in motorcycle crash; suspect fled the scene

The crash happened around 11 p.m. Friday night on West Boulevard near Clanton Road causing roads to close.

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One person shot, seriously injured in Cornelius

Officials say one person was shot in the neck, and a second shot was fired and struck a vehicle.

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Man charged after deadly shooting near UNCC

A 23-year-old is behind bars, charged with a deadly shooting that took place near UNC Charlotte Monday. Jamontae Morris was rushed to the hospital after being shot, where he later died.

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One person shot, seriously injured in Cornelius

The shooting happened on Psalms Street in Cornelius, according to Cornelius Police.

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One person killed in motorcycle crash; suspect fled the scene

Upon arrival, officers located a motorcycle and Ford Fusion involved in a crash. Officers said they located the motorcyclist lying on the road with serious injuries.

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Two hurt in separate Charlotte shootings, officials say

In both cases, one person was shot. The two shootings happened a couple miles a part within an hour.

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One person dead after shooting in southwest Charlotte

CMPD says it happened on Parkaire Lane at South Tryon Street just before 2 p.m. Saturday. One person was rushed to the hospital with gunshot injuries, where he later died.

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Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed sitting in vehicle

The 23-year-old was in the vehicle with three others at the time of the apparent random shooting.

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CMPD: Suspect in custody after fatal shooting at apartment complex near UNCC

According to CMPD Crime Mapping, there have been dozens of calls to the complex this year, including several violent crimes.

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Two injured when man fires pellet gun at Cary shopping center

Officials with the Town of Cary said a man and a woman sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident at about 7:10 p.m. on Maynard Road.

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Man accused of killing his wife now back in NC after caught, arrested in Arizona

Investigators have accused a man in the death of his wife, first reported missing on March 7. Authorities say her body was found five days later, approximately 30 miles from her home.

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Man arrested in wife's death returns to NC after being found in Arizona

A Nash County man accused of killing his wife and trying to flee is now back in North Carolina. His wife's death is now calling into question the death of his first wife back in 2006.

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CMPD: 'Serial rapist' arrested after DNA linked to 1981 rape cases

64 year-old Johnny Ealey is accused of two different rapes in 1981 on Beatties Ford Road. The arrest is putting a spotlight on an issue the NBC Charlotte Defenders team has been investigating for years. Our investigation found many rape kits went untested, but back in 2015, CMPD changed its policy requiring all kits be tested.

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