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One dead after shooting near The Music Factory

CMPD responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 1100 block of Hamilton Steet.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person has died after a shooting near The Music Factory early Sunday morning. The man succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital, where he was in critical condition.

CMPD responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 1100 block of Hamilton Steet around 2:36 a.m. Sunday. When police arrived to the scene they located a male with a gunshot wound near a parking deck.

The victim has been identified as Labrecton Love, 26. His family has been notified of his death.

The Music Factory is a popular area for concerts and events, but officials have not said if the victim was attending any event. Police have not said what may have led up to this shooting

This is the third shooting near the Music Factory since August 2018.

“I mean I guess in this day and age you have to have your wits about you, like you kind of have to keep an eye on who is around you and where you are in life," said Chris Jackson, a visitor of the Music Factory.

This is an ongoing and active investigation. Police have not released any suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 911 or can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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