CMPD Investigating Homicide On Statesville Avenue

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A homicide investigation has begun after CMPD officers found a victim with gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead on the scene, according to a news release.

The release states that officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on Statesville Avenue at 1:00 a.m. on July 9. Officers on the scene said they discovered the victim with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced dead on the scene. This victim was found dead inside a tan SUV with a gunshot wound to his lower left abdomen.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Police believe this shooting could be connected to several other shootings that happened around Charlotte. Click HERE for more details.