CMPD investigating after two people critically hurt in University Area shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A shooting in the University Area has left two people critically hurt. MEDIC responded to an apartment complex on Education Way just before 4:30 Friday afternoon.

First responders found two victims suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds and rushed them to a local hospital. The shooting happened near The Mill apartment complex, which sits just off East Mallard Creek Church Road near the UNC Charlotte campus.

Resident Elijah Seligman says, “I would say gun violence is a very big issue, especially in North Carolina. It’s something that needs to be addressed. It’s not good to not feel safe in your community.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have not yet released information regarding a motive or potential suspects.