CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were shot after a home invasion on Monday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.
The shooting happened near the intersection of Paces Glen Avenue and Redman Road just after 9:40 p.m. on Monday, according to police.
One of the victims found at the scene, later identified as 40-year-old Reynaldo Rivera died from injuries suffered in the shooting. The other victim, who has not yet been identified, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are not sure how many people were inside the home at the time of the shooting. They believe the shooting happened during the course of a home invasion.
Officers told WCNC Charlotte that additional people have come to the hospital with gunshot wounds that might be connected to the shooting.
CMPD has not provided details on the victim or any suspects involved. WCNC Charlotte is working to learn more about the investigation.
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