CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed it was working the scene of a homicide investigation Sunday night.
According to a release from the department, detectives are investigating in the 900 block of North Wendover Road.
Investigators reportedly made it to the scene just after 8:30 p.m.
Medic arrived and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. CMPD confirmed the victim's identify as Jaavion Blackmon, 18.
Anyone with information is asked to call (704) 432-TIPS.
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