CHARLOTTE — A homicide near a light rail stop in south Charlotte Monday evening is under investigation.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said they responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call just after 6:30 p.m. on the 6100 block of South Boulevard.
At the scene, they found a person near the Norfolk Southern train tracks with a gunshot wound. That person was taken to an area hospital, where they later died, according to police.
CMPD said a preliminary investigation indicates that the altercation happened at a nearby business. However, no additional details have been made available.
The Charlotte Area Transit System released a statement regarding the shooting, saying:
“The incident did not occur on CATS property or at the Archdale station platform.”
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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