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1 killed in overnight shooting in northeast Charlotte, police say

CHARLOTTE — One person is dead after an overnight shooting on Saturday in northeast Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

Police said they responded to a request for assistance from MEDIC shortly after midnight on North Tryon Street, where they found a victim who had been shot.

The victim, later identified as 38-year-old Lamar Kyle Weathers, was pronounced dead at the scene by MEDIC.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene.

CMPD’s Operation Command, Victim Services, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team, and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

The identity of a possible suspect or suspects has not been released.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Check back on wsoctv.com for updates.

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