Man shot after homes, cars riddled with bullets in east Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was shot outside of his east Charlotte home Monday night and police are searching for the gunman.

Three homes and two parked cars were also riddled with bullets on Holly Grove Court, police said.

Police said the victim is in stable condition at the hospital. Investigators believe the man wasn't the intended target but did know the shooter.

Shortly after the shooting, police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at nearby Milton Road. They said the victim there was assaulted by an armed man.

Police said they believe the incidents are connected but no arrests have been made.

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