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9-year-old hurt after accidental shooting in east Charlotte, CMPD says

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CHARLOTTE — A nine-year-old boy was seriously injured after an accidental shooting in east Charlotte Sunday night, according to an incident report.

MEDIC responded to a call about a gunshot wound around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 5700 block of Copper Creek Court.

An incident report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department lists the shooting as accidental.

The nine-year-old boy was transported to Atrium with life-threatening injuries, MEDIC said.

We’re working to find out more details about potential charges related to the shooting.

Check wsoctv.com for updates.


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