UPDATE: Damayron Damon Harris, 32, has been charged with the shooting death of Dalton Hopkins. Charged with 1st degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.
CHARLOTTE, NC — One man is dead after a shooting in N. Charlotte late Monday night.
Around 11pm Monday night, police responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon on Julia Ave. in North Charlotte.
When they arrived officers found Dalton Hopkins, 33, with an apparent gunshot wound to the leg, and quickly moved to apply a tourniquet to the leg where he was shot. Hopkins was then transported to CMC where he was later pronounced dead.
Officials are currently canvassing the area trying to locate any information as to a suspect and cause. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Check back with WCCB for updates as this case develops.
