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Deadly shooting reported in west Charlotte

Medic said the man was declared dead at the scene.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man died Saturday night after being shot in west Charlotte.

Medic confirmed it responded just after 10 p.m. along Remount Road near West Boulevard. The man was declared dead at the scene.

He was identified as 29-year-old Octavis Houston. His family has been notified of his death.

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As of publication, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not shared details about what happened. However, the department did confirm it had launched a homicide investigation.

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