CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation in southwest Charlotte.
Officers responded to the 16000 block of Simril Court shortly before 5:30 p.m.
When they arrived, officers located a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. MEDIC transported the victim to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.
Officers say a man died after being shot in a Steele Creek neighborhood, but the victim has not been identified.
Police have not said if he lived in the community. Several neighbors told Channel 9 they don’t believe he did.
CMPD says they are not looking for any additional involved parties at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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