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CMPD investigating homicide after teen dies in hospital

CHARLOTTE — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide after a teenager died in the hospital after being shot over the weekend.

The shooting happened Saturday just after 5 p.m. on Curtiswood Drive, just off Eastway Drive.

Ja’Kez Kyiesh Johnson, 19, was found with gunshot wounds and transported to a nearby hospital. Johnson died on Monday, according to CMPD.

It is unclear what led to the shooting and if there are any suspects in the case.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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