CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person has died after an east Charlotte shooting, officials confirm. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed the death is being investigated as a homicide.
The individual, who has not been identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Medic Paramedics.
It happened in the 1200 block of Kelston Place Tuesday afternoon, in the apartments at The Kelston. Police said an altercation happened inside a home around 5:30 p.m., then moved outside where the shooting occurred.
CMPD said the victim and the person of interest were known to one another. The person of interest has been detained and is now being questioned. Police are also questioning neighbors in the area.
Anyone with information on this investigation can contact CMPD and speak to a homicide unit detective.
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