CMPD investigating early morning homicide in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating an early morning homicide in north Charlotte. Just after five Wednesday morning, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on Statesville Road.

When police arrived, they found someone who had been shot. They died at the hospital. Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Search Units spent the morning processing the area and gathering evidence.

Police have not yet released the of name of the person who died or any information about suspects. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.