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1 hurt, police investigating shooting in west Charlotte

Shooting reported on Leake Street in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — Police are looking into what led to a shooting in west Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

The shooting was reported after 3 p.m. on Leake Street, just north of West Boulevard.

MEDIC confirmed to Channel 9 that one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim hasn’t been identified yet.

Channel 9 crews saw Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at a building on Leake Street with caution tape surrounding an area.

It’s not clear if a suspect is in custody yet. No description has been given.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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