The Latest (8/20/20):
The third victim in a fatal west Charlotte shooting that happened Sunday has died due to the life-threatening injuries he sustained.
The victim, identified as 22-year-old Jawuan Tariq Pressley, died on Tuesday, August 18, according to police. His family has been notified of his death.
Original Story (8/17/20):
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives are investigating a fatal west Charlotte shooting that left two people dead and one person with life-threatening injuries.
The incident happened Sunday around 9:50 p.m. on Reid Avenue, off of West Boulevard.
Officers say they responded to reports of a shooting and upon arrival they began rendering medical aid to two individuals with gunshot wounds. MEDIC responded to the scene and transported both victims to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, one of which was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital.
While on the scene, officers learned a third gunshot-wound victim was taken to the hospital by someone else with life-threatening injuries.
A second victim in the case died due to their injuries early Monday morning. Detectives say the two deceased victims have been identified as 29-year-old Keith Fitzroy Rivera and 28-year-old Kawon Markus Hoover.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. The public can also leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
