CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has started a homicide investigation in northeast Charlotte.
Officers said a male victim was found with a gunshot wound along Hackberry Creek Trail off of West W.T. Harris Boulevard around 8:20 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
A WCNC Charlotte photojournalist arrived on the scene to capture video and photos, confirming it happened at an apartment complex. A CMPD spokesperson later provided additional details.
The spokesperson said the man was found wounded in the stairwell of one of the apartment buildings. Two people were able to call for help to get him to the hospital.
Crime scene investigators remained on the scene past 9:30 p.m. As of publication, CMPD has not identified the victim nor any possible suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to call CMPD.
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