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1 dead in Steele Creek homicide: CMPD

One person was killed on South Tryon Street near the intersection with West Arrowood Road in southwest Charlotte Friday afternoon.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was killed in southwest Charlotte Friday afternoon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. 

According to CMPD, the incident happened on South Tryon Street near the intersection with West Arrowood Road around 12:45 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The victim has been identified as Elijah Mark Riggan. No arrests have been announced at this time. 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.

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