CHARLOTTE — One person died and an investigation is unfolding in an apartment complex parking lot in north Charlotte late Wednesday afternoon.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the area along Oaklawn Avenue around 4 p.m. At the scene, we could see several fire engines, ambulances, and growing crowds of people.
Firefighters extinguished a white Chevrolet Tahoe that was on fire and smoking. It was stopped partially on the sidewalk and appeared to have front-end damage.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said one person died and a homicide investigation was underway.
Police officers blocked nearby roads as the investigation unfolded and taped off the parking lot of the apartment complex.
CMPD did not share suspect information.
>> Channel 9 is at the scene and is working to learn more.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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