CHARLOTTE — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide Friday morning at a hotel in southwest Charlotte.
A woman was shot to death at the Woodspring Suites along Deboer Avenue off West Arrowood Road and happened at about 9:20 a.m.
Channel 9 got to the scene where there was crime scene tape blocking the entrance and wrapped around some of the parking lot.
Police said there was a disturbance or dispute on one of the floors of the hotel before the shooting.
One of the dozens of people staying at the hotel spoke with Channel 9’s Tina Terry.
“When I came back (from the store), I seen the guy coming out the door,” said the witness, who did not want to be identified. “He had a purse. He tripped and had fell into the rocks like real hard and money flew everywhere.”
The money was covered in blood, and the witness saw drugs in the bag. He knew something was not right.
“I was, like, something wrong. Somebody got robbed or killed,” he said.
Terry spoke with a couple who planned to stay at the hotel Friday said they’re making new arrangements.
“Absolutely scary,” said customer Tim Fields. “The times we live in these days.”
There have been no arrests.
Police have not released suspect or victim information.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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