CMPD investigating deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte. It happened around nine AM on Florentine Way. Officers say they were called to the area over a burglary. When they got to the scene, they found a man shot dead.

Neighbors say they’re surprised to see that kind of violence in what they say is normally a quiet neighborhood. Neighbor Steve Mechanic says, “It seems like it was an isolated incident. It’s a pretty safe neighborhood. It could happen anywhere, any time.”

So far, no word on any possible suspects, but police say they do not believe there is any danger to the public.