Charlotte, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is searching for the suspect who shot and killed a woman in Plaza Midwood Wednesday night.
According to CMPD, the shooting happened in the 3100 block of Central Avenue at around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a woman, later identified as 29-year-old Jessica Smith, with an apparent gunshot wound.
Smith was later pronounced dead.
Homicide Detectives are currently canvassing the area to determine whether there are any witnesses to this incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Sinnott is the lead detective assigned to the case. The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this incident please refer to report numbers 20181017-2322-00.