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2 people found shot, killed in Charlotte after cardiac arrest call

Medic confirmed two people were found dead after they responded. CMPD later said both victims had been shot.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What started as a call for a cardiac arrest in north Charlotte evolved into a double homicide investigation.

Medic first reported they were called to John Dale Lane near Granite Creek Lane in the Nevin community around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. However, they later said they found two patients dead when they arrived.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department later announced officers had launched a homicide investigation. Investigators said both victims had gunshot wounds and were known to each other.

The victims have since been identified as 63-year-old Teresa Polk and 65-year-old Michael Ewing.

WCNC Charlotte is working to get more information from the scene as well. This article will be updated as soon as information is shared.

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