CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said a 17-year-old died after a shooting late Tuesday morning, and an investigation is now ongoing
CMPD sent an alert via AtlasOne saying a person had died along Franklin Avenue near Lucena Street just before 3 p.m. In a later news release, CMPD clarified the call for an assault with a deadly weapon along Olando Street, which was in the immediate area.
Police say they found the 17-year-old, identified as William Avery III, suffering from several gunshot wounds. Medic then took the teen to a hospital for treatment, but he died at the hospital.
A 14-year-old was arrested by CMPD on March 31 The suspect, who hasn't been identified due to his age, was charged with first-degree murder and was transferred to a juvenile detention center in Cabarrus County.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about what happened is urged to call 704-432-TIPS to talk with a homicide detective. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 704-334-1600.
A GoFundMe for Avery's family is now active.
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