CMPD investigating homicide after northwest Charlotte shooting

CHARLOTTE — CMPD is investigating a homicide after a shooting at a northwest Charlotte gas station Friday afternoon.

Police responded to a Mobil gas station in the 3800 block of Brookshire Boulevard just before 1 p.m. MEDIC said the victim’s injuries are life-threatening.

CMPD said Friday afternoon that Virgil Leroy Hardeman Jr., 38, died from his injuries.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured footage of the response. Multiple Charlotte-Mecklenburg police vehicles were spotted at the scene.

Channel 9 is asking CMPD for more information about what led up to the violence and if anyone has been taken into custody.

CMPD is actively investigating the incident.

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