CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide at an east Charlotte gas station.
It happened Saturday night at the BP Station at 5724 East W.T. Harris Boulevard near Milton Road. CMPD said one person has died.
Shortly after 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the scene due to an assault with a deadly weapon call. Once there, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in the BP parking lot.
First Responders attempted to perform CPR, but they were unsuccessful. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim has since been identified as 52-year-old Allen Nugene Smith.
Several first responders were at the scene, including crime scene search, victim services, Charlotte Fire, and Mecklenburg EMS. Homicide Unit detectives remained at the scene to conduct their investigation.
Deputies have charged Jonathan Tyrese Best-Edmonds for the murder of Allen Nugene Smith.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department at 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide unit detective. Additionally, people are able to submit information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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