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Police identify northwest Charlotte shooting victim

CMPD investigating homicide in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have identified the victim in a northwest Charlotte shooting that took place on Tuesday.

Police responded to the scene along Thriftwood Drive near Freedom Christian Center just after 9 p.m. Tuesday.

A homicide investigation was launched after a male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene from gunshot wounds, CMPD said.

The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Lindy Kompeak Hoeun.

Church leaders said Hoeun isn’t a member or associate of the Freedom Christian Center.

No additional details have been made available.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.


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