Detectives Investigate Homicide In Charlotte’s University City Area

Samantha Gilstrap, Deeandra Michel,

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives are investigating after finding a gunshot victim dead in the University City area of Charlotte early Wednesday morning.

Shortly after 5:48 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service on University City Boulevard.

At the scene, officers discovered an adult victim, later identified as 48-year-old Karen Baker, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Baker was pronounced dead at the scene by medic, according to a news release.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.

Anyone with more information on this case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with a Homicide Unit detective or leave a tip anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.