CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the south part of the city Saturday night.
Around 9 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call along Old Providence Road, near Providence Road, where they found a victim with a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to a local hospital where they died from their injuries, according to police.
No word on if there are any known suspects at this time.
WCNC Charlotte will update this article as new information is made available.
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