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CMPD investigating after teens shot in Southside Park

Police said both teens were rushed to a hospital after a shooting near Southside Park Tuesday night. A 14-year-old was killed in the incident.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 14-year-old was killed and a 13-year-old was hurt in a shooting just outside Charlotte's South End Tuesday night, police said. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called to a reported shooting along Baltimore Avenue near Fairwood Avenue in the Westover neighborhood a little after 6 p.m. When officers arrived, they found two teens who had been shot. 

Both victims were taken to the hospital, where the 14-year-old was pronounced dead. CMPD said the 13-year-old was taken is expected to recover. 

CMPD hasn't released any suspect information or announced any arrests. Any person with information about this incident is asked to call CMPD's Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with homicide detectives. 

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