Police Investigating First Homicide Of The Year In East Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating the first homicide of the year.  Detectives say a man was shot and killed just after midnight on Monroe Road.

Police say they believe the victim and the suspect are known to each other.  No arrests have been made at this time and police have not released the name of the victim.

This is a developing story.  Check back for updates.