CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting on Tuesday in northeast Charlotte that left one person dead.
According to a release, the shooting happened on W Sugar Creek Road near Cinderella Road on Tuesday. CMPD says they were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. and found one person dead from a gunshot wound.
CMPD released more information on Wednesday, identifying the victim as 30-year-old Devon Simmons. The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to talk directly with a homicide unit detective. Anonymous tips can be shared online with Crime Stoppers or by calling 704-334-1600.
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