Police: Argument over affair led to shooting at southwest Charlotte home

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting in southwest Charlotte on Choyce Avenue.

Officials say this shooting started after a dispute over an affair.

CMPD told Channel 9 the shooting happened in the front yard just after 11 p.m. Saturday.

Mauricio Elias-Arita was arrested. He is facing drug charges.

A male victim was shot and was said to have non-life threatening injuries.

Police say they are working to figure out if the shooting was self-defense.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information. 

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