CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recent graduate of South Mecklenburg High School was killed in a shooting over the weekend in northeast Charlotte, administrators said Wednesday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a shooting along Turtle Point Road in University City on July 8. One of the victims, 17-year-old Savion Lockhart, was rushed to a hospital where he died. Another victim who went to the hospital with Lockhart is expected to recover, according to police.
South Meck's principal confirmed that Lockhart had just graduated about a month ago.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I share news of the death of one of our former students, Saivon Lockhart,” Mark Angerer wrote in a release that was sent to families. “We are heartbroken by this loss of life, and we grieve with his family and friends.”
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is offering support to any student or staff member by assisting with grief counseling during this difficult time.
"We ask that you remember Saivon and his family in your prayers and look for ways to comfort those who are grieving this loss,” the release said.
Investigators are still working to figure out what led to the shooting. Maj. Ryan Jackson with CMPD said two groups of people had gotten into a type of confrontation prior to the shooting but are still asking nearby residents for more information.
Anyone with information or willing to share helpful surveillance camera footage is asked to contact or leave a tip with CMPD. A tip can also be left anonymously with Crime Stoppers.
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