CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atrium Health University City hospital was placed on "restricted access" early Thursday morning after two people showed up with gunshot wounds, officials said.
The two people came in around the same time, shortly after 3:30 a.m., according to Atrium representatives. This triggered the emergency department to enter its restricted access protocol. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.
CMPD was investigating an incident on Saxonbury Way, which is about 5 miles from the hospital near the Clarks Creek Greenway. Detectives later said they believe this is where the two people were shot.
Detectives alleged items were being sold between the two when an argument broke out and shots were fired. CMPD said the situation is stable and there is no ongoing threat to the public. No further details were released.
Atrium Health said no visitors were allowed in the emergency room department while the hospital was under restricted access, which was lifted around 10:30 a.m.
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