CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting near Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte that happened Saturday night.
The shooting happened just after 10 p.m.
MEDIC confirmed one person was taken to the hospital, but CMPD later confirmed a 17-year-old victim was killed.
Saturday night, a Channel 9 photojournalist spotted crime scene investigators and CMPD officers around the park and the French Quarter area of Uptown Charlotte. Traffic was being impacted on Church Street.
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A witness told Channel 9′s Glenn Counts there was a group of young men and nothing appeared out of the ordinary. All of a sudden, shots then rang out.
CMPD called the violence senseless.
“We’ve gotten so far away from just being able to communicate and de-escalate and my message tonight is just if you’re having issues with somebody please don’t resort to this type of behavior, please don’t take that into your own hands in that manner, it’s permanent solutions to temporary problems,” the official said.
On Monday, Channel 9 talked to people who work near the park.
“I’ve worked here for a couple of years now and it does feel like it’s been getting more dangerous recently,” said Logan Krantz.
Krantz was across the street having a drink with his co-worker Gavin Riffle when they saw the police cars Saturday night.
“At night it gets a little rough, but during the day there’s usually no issues,” said Riffle.
Police have not yet identified the 17-year-old victim and no arrests have been made.
We’re working on getting more details. Check back for updates.
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