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Suspect in custody after shooting in north Charlotte, police say

A 24-year-old was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot near Lincoln Heights Park Friday. A suspect is in custody, police said.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect was arrested after a shooting seriously injured one person in north Charlotte Friday morning, police said. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and Medic responded to a shooting along Lincoln Heights Court, which is near Lincoln Heights Park and La Salle Street, around 3:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old man who had been shot. 

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The victim was rushed to Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, according to Medic. 

A suspect was arrested on the scene. CMPD has not identified that person or announced their charges at this time. Detectives have not said if they are looking for any further suspects in connection with this incident. 

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. 

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