Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at northwest Charlotte motel

Update: 10/2/2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – According to the investigation, Edgardo Hernandez Jr., 23, has been identified as the suspect in this incident. CMPD’s Violenct Criminal Apprehension Team located and arrested Hernandez on Thursday, October 1st.

Hernandez has been transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with first degree murder.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Nicholas James.

Original: 10/1/2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting at a northwest Charlotte motel. Police were called to the Econolodge on Glenwood Drive just before 1:45 Thursday morning.

MEDIC took the victim to the hospital, where they died shortly after arrival. The victim’s name has not been released and police have not said anything about any possible suspects.

We’ll keep you posted.