CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was shot and killed in southeast Charlotte late Sunday, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers who were on an unrelated call heard gunshots around 11:15 p.m. Officers patrolled the area before finding the victim on Washburn Avenue near Monroe Road. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.
The victim has been identified as Melvin Eugene Bell, 59. His family has been notified of his death.
CMPD homicide detectives were called to the area and are searching for any witnesses to the shooting.
No suspect information has been released. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.