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Man arrested in connection with east Charlotte shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was rushed to the hospital Wednesday evening from a shooting in east Charlotte.

Officers responded to Perth Court just after 6 p.m. where they said they found the victim with a gunshot wound.

Paramedics said that Khizzar Hussain Tajak had serious injuries.

Giovanni Monroy, 17, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill causing serious injury and attempted armed robbery. His bond was set at $80,000.