CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police detectives said they are investigating a shooting death Thursday night outside the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte.
A concert was letting out when the male shooting victim was discovered. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 11:30 p.m.
#BREAKING Police are investigating a shooting at PNC Music Pavilion. MEDIC says one person has died. We are on scene working to get information. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/M8G0PUkGAV
— Coleman Montgomery (@colemanreports) June 30, 2023
The investigation appeared to be in parking lot D.
Since then, Channel 9 has learned the incident was a suicide.
Mexican rapper Peso Pluma performed earlier in the night.
“More and more cops started coming,” a concertgoer told Channel 9. “That’s when I started to think it was something serious.”
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has someone available any day, any time. Just text or dial 988.
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