CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed in west Charlotte early Thursday morning.
Police responded to Freedom Drive shortly after 1 a.m. after reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.
MEDIC transported the victim, identified as 22-year-old Jaylon Deshawn Webber, to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to CMPD.
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 by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
