CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said it is investigating a homicide in the 1000 block of Deep Rock Circle early Saturday morning.
According to CMPD, officers responded to an "assault with a deadly weapon" call around 1 a.m. in the southwest Charlotte neighborhood.
When they arrived, officers discovered a victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
Medic pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
The victim was later identified by police as 43-year-old James Perry.
His family has been notified.
Violent crimes have been a constant stain on the Deep Rock Circle community.
In 2022, five people, including a 9-year-old boy, were killed in just one month in this area.
CMPD told WCNC Charlotte this neighborhood is a priority when it comes to combating criminal activity.
The department is asking anyone with information about Saturday morning's homicide to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective.
Homicide unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence, CMPD said.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing and CMPD said its public affairs office will release any additionally information as it develops.
The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
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