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2 men arrested in fatal north Charlotte shooting

The shooting unfolded late Tuesday night.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a 20-year-old man died after being shot Tuesday night. 

CMPD says the shooting along Mayfield Terrace Drive, near Brookshire Freeway, happened around 10:45 p.m. Officers found Joshua Hollingsworth suffering an apparent gunshot wound, and he was taken to a hospital, but later died. 

On July 1, CMPD announced the arrest of two men in this case. Police said a 24-year-old has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A 17-year-old was charged with accessory after the fact to murder, police report. 

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with a detective. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or online.

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