Death investigation underway in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – CMPD is conducting a death investigation in west Charlotte, the third deadly shooting in less than 24 hours.

It happened just before 4 p.m. Saturday on Browns Avenue near Freedom Drive. When police arrived they located two unresponsive victims.

Medic said it transported two people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. One of the victims died at the hospital.

This is the third deadly shooting on Saturday. The first shooting happened around 3 a.m. in south Charlotte with another happening midday in north Charlotte.

This incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-8477 and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.