CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is dead after being shot in north Charlotte early Sunday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Shortly before 3 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call along Neal Road near University City Boulevard.
CMPD initially said it was investigating a homicide but later confirmed it was a death investigation.
While at the scene, police located a gathering of people and learned the victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle.
The victim was pronounced dead from his gunshot wounds, according to police. His identity has not been made public at this time.
This investigation remains active.
Check back with WCNC Charlotte as this story develops.
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