CHARLOTTE — A homicide investigation is underway after someone was found dead in east Charlotte.
It happened around 7 a.m. Monday along North Sharon Amity Road at Central Avenue. At the scene, a Channel 9 crew could see what appeared to be the body behind a Captain D’s restaurant.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said they found someone who had been shot. Paramedics confirmed he died from his injuries.
CMPD did not share what led up to the shooting or say anything about the suspect.
No further information was released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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