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CMPD helicopter searches for shooting suspect

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers called in air support to search for a man they said is behind a drive-by shooting late Saturday night.

The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Hidden Forest Drive about a mile east of Sugaw Creek Park.

A police helicopter shined search lights over the Hidden Valley neighborhood after midnight.

The suspect shot a woman in the leg, according to police. She is expected to recover.

Channel 9 asked police for a description of the suspect, but they said the victim didn't see who shot her.

Check back for more details on this developing story.


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