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Man facing charges for deadly shooting in Steele Creek, police say

The incident occurred early Sunday morning on Atkins Circle Drive.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place early Sunday morning in south Charlotte. 

On Sunday morning, CMPD released a tweet concerning a homicide in south Charlotte, on Atkins Circle Drive. This incident took place near McAlpine Creek and the White Oak neighborhood in south Charlotte.

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Shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a call on Atkins Circle Drive in south Charlotte. Once they arrived, officers found a man who had been shot. 

The victim was identified as Reginald Averi Gilkesson. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

CMPD announced Wednesday that it arrested Justin Duane Rix in connection with Gilkesson's killing. He was charged with murder and shooting into an occupied property. 

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CMPD is asking for anyone with information about this case to contact Charlotte  Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers or call 704-432-TIPS.

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