Update
According to a release, officers responded to a shots fired call on Harrill Street on April 16, a bit after 9 pm. The release states that shortly after the call, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on 7th Street and North Caldwell Street.
Upon arriving at the scene, witnesses told the police they heard gunshots after a wreck and saw a black man exit his vehicle and run from the scene. After investigating the scene, officers say they found two vehicles, one which was involved in the wreck and had multiple bullet holes on the exterior, and a second one with 14 bullet holes in the windshield.
Officers say they believe the two scenes are connected.
Original Story (4/16)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating two cars that wrecked at the corner of Caldwell and East 7th Street, right across from First Ward Park. It happened around 9:45p Tuesday night.
One car was found up a small grassy bank, with the airbags deployed. The other vehicle was nearby, up on the curb at the intersection. No one was inside the cars. Our news crew on the scene did see a woman approach the vehicle on the curb and remove items from it.
Police put up crime scene tape and were taking photographs of both cars. As soon as we learn more information about what happened, we will let you know.
