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1 hurt in Uptown shooting, Medic says

One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting on College Street in Uptown Charlotte early Thursday morning.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Uptown Charlotte early Thursday morning, Medic said. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a reported shooting on North College Street around 3:30 a.m. The shooting happened just outside the Levine Museum of the New South. Investigators at the scene were searching an area across the street for evidence. 

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CMPD closed College Street between East 6th Street and East 7th Street. The road was reopened around 5:30 a.m.

Detectives have not identified a suspect or announced any arrests at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. 

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