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Medic confirms one person shot overnight in east Charlotte

Mecklenburg EMS said the victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was shot overnight and has been taken to a hospital in east Charlotte, Mecklenburg EMS confirmed Saturday morning. 

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The incident took place around 2 a.m. on Saturday near the intersection of Finchley Drive and Purser Drive in east Charlotte. That intersection appears to be in a residential area near Briar Creek. 

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WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for more information.    

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