1 stabbed as shots erupted outside northeast Charlotte restaurant, police say

CHARLOTTE — One person was stabbed as gunfire erupted outside a restaurant early Friday night in northeast Charlotte, police said.

Officers were called to El Tropico Restaurant and Bar on North Tryon Street at West Sugar Creek Road around 6:45 p.m.

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An adult was stabbed and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Investigators also said that someone shot into the restaurant.

When Channel 9 reporter Joe Bruno arrived, he saw crime scene tape wrapped around the parking lot of the restaurant.

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No one is in custody Friday night.

The investigation is ongoing.

No further information has been released.

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