1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in northeast Charlotte shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – One person died and another was seriously injured following a shooting in northeast Charlotte overnight.

It happened just before 2 a.m. on Weldon Avenue near The Plaza.

When officers arrived, they located two victims with gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The other was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence.Β 

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-8477 and speak to a Homicide Unit detective.