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CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte

CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in north Charlotte Saturday afternoon.

It occurred just after 4 p.m. on the 8700 block of Hollow Creek Circle.

Police said they received a call regarding a male who needed medical assistance.

MEDIC then discovered the male had a gunshot wound. He later died at the scene.

MEDIC said 17-year-old Cayden Casanova was killed in the shooting.

CMPD said the investigation into this homicide is active and ongoing.

“We’re speaking to some witnesses and some folks that were in the area when this happened, and we’ve got crime scene investigators here working the scene as well,” said Major Dave Johnson.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS.


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