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1 injured after arcade shooting near South End

The shooting happened at Southside Arcade around 7 p.m. on Thursday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting at an arcade in South Charlotte that left one person injured. 

On Thursday around 7 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery and shooting at Southside Arcade off of South Tryon Street near South End.

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Medic confirmed one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

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CMPD officers said suspects stole $3,000 from each cash drawer at the arcade before the shooting.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. If you are concerned about your gambling or worried about a friend, you can call the NC Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-718-5543. You can also contact the National Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. 

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