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CMPD: 1 person dead after shooting on Creekridge Road

Officials say the case remains under investigation.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed one person is dead after a shooting in the 7000 block of Creekridge Road Thursday evening. 

CMPD confirmed a homicide investigation is underway. 

Family members confirmed the victim's identity as Jason Farmer, 24, on Tuesday, July 6.

Police said they responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on Creekridge Road short 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

"Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by Medic to a local hospital and succumbed to his injuries a short time later. His family has been notified of his death," CMPD said in a news release.

EARLIER REPORT

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed one person was taken to the hospital with "life-threatening injuries" after a shooting on Thursday, July 2. 

According to CMPD, officers responded to a call at 6:25 p.m. near the 7000 block of Creekridge Road. That's when officers found the victim with an "apparent gunshot wound." 

CMPD confirmed the case is still active and no other details were made available. 

WCNC will continue to follow updates as they become available. 

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