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CMPD investigating fatal shooting in University City area

One person has died after a shooting Monday night, CMPD confirmed.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the University City area. Police said one person has died.

It happened Monday night in the 6000 block of Bennettsville Lane, which is near Mallard Creek Road. CMPD confirmed one person was taken to an area hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds but was pronounced dead. 

At this time, no information has been made public regarding a potential suspect.

Anyone with information can contact CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600. 

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