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1 dead, 1 injured in overnight shooting, CMPD says

Police say two victims were transported to a local hospital, one with life-threatening injuries
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead and another is injured following a shooting overnight, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.

The department said officers responded to a deadly weapon call near Eastcrest Drive and Central Avenue around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.

Both victims were transported to a local hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, according to police. One was pronounced dead just after 5:00 a.m from their sustained injuries, the department said. 

This homicide investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CMPD at 704-432-TIPS.

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