CMPD Investigating Homicide Of Teen In East Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the death of teen that occurred on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1:15pm, CMPD officers responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon call on Cattail Court. Officers discovered a teenage male with a gunshot wound who was then transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead. The victim was an 18-year-old, Rashaka Prince. The incident remains under investigation.