CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after one person died at a southwest Charlotte apartment complex early Sunday, police said.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call along Farthington Circle just after 2 a.m.
One victim was found lying outside near the apartments with gunshot wounds, police said.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic, according to police.
It was not indicated if there is a known suspect in this case.
This homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.
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