CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a man is dead after being shot several times near a hotel Saturday evening.
An alert from CMPD's app confirmed the homicide investigation was started along West Woodlawn Road, near several businesses and the on-ramp to Interstate 77. While further details from police weren't immediately available, Medic confirmed at least one person was declared dead at the scene.
A WCNC Charlotte photographer found officers conducting the investigation at the Courtyard Marriott hotel. Later, CMPD provided more details, confirming they responded to a shots fired call in the area around 6 p.m. They found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead on the scene by officers.
The man has since been identified as 23-year-old Christian Siley.
CMPD is asking for information that could help in the case. Anyone who could potentially provide more details is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak with a homicide detective directly. Anonymous tips can also be called into Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or submitted online.