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Woman killed in crossfire in west Charlotte neighborhood, police say

CMPD tweeted initial information about the scene early Friday evening.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said a woman died after getting caught in gunfire that erupted Friday evening.

Initial details were limited, but CMPD tweeted out the investigation had launched just before 6 p.m. The scene was set up along Clydesdale Terrace near Ambassador Street.

Medic later confirmed a reported gunshot wound victim was called in from the area, and that one person had died.

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Officers on the scene told WCNC Charlotte the victim, 35-year-old Markelia Jenilla Young, was an innocent bystander showing off a car and was caught in the crossfire.

CMPD did not discuss any possible suspects. However, they did indicate they had a good idea about who may have been involved.

Anyone with information is urged to call 704-432-TIPS to talk with a homicide detective, or leave a Crime Stoppers tip online or at 704-334-1600.

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