CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 9-year-old boy was struck in the foot by a bullet when someone shot into a home in east Charlotte. The boy was transported by Medic EMS to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Police responded to a call about an injury from an assault with a deadly weapon at a home on Idlewild Road.
It happened at the Ashley Place apartment complex. At least one bullet hole can be seen through the window screen and the back door is now partially boarded up.
"I believe I heard four shots fire, then I heard a little boy yelling, people screaming and then I do remember hearing a car speed off," Shakara Tidwell, who lives in the unit above, said. "In my backyard in the lower level, we saw police laying down the forensic markings for where the bullet casings had landed."
Neighbors said they are sad to hear a child was hurt. They said the sounds of gunfire are not uncommon at this complex and want to see more security or police patrol the area.
"I hear a lot of gunshots over here this is not a quiet neighborhood," one woman said.
"We have a police station right next to us on the same block and you'd think it would be safer and things like that would not happen but times have changed," Tidwell said.
Tidwell said she is just grateful no bullet made it through her home and her children were not hurt.
"I chuck it up to prayer," Tidwell said. "I believe I'm protected and my property is protected but you know my lease is coming up for renewal. This will def make me consider moving somewhere else."
Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information about this incident to call 704-334-1600 or go to their website.
This investigation is active and ongoing. WCNC Charlotte is working diligently to continue to report the most updated information.
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