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1 dies in Christmas morning homicide in University City area

First responders found a male victim with life-threatening injuries around 8 a.m. The man died at the hospital.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the University City area.

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On Sunday around 8 a.m., CMPD responded to a call to assist Medic on Beard Road near Ridge Road. Officers located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries at the scene. 

The man was then transported to the hospital and pronounced dead, police say.

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An investigation revealed this death to be the result of a homicide. No further details were released on the incident. WCNC Charlotte will update viewers with any new information as it arrives. 

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