17-year-old killed in shooting near Uptown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 17-year-old was killed in an early morning shooting near Uptown, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Around 3 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 100 block of Winding Path Way near East 10th Street. When police arrived, they located Victor Ramirez Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot.

Medic pronounced Ramirez, 17, dead at the scene.

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