CMPD investigating homicide in west Charlotte

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CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department launched an investigation into a homicide in west Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Police responded to the scene at the 4000 block of Queen City Drive around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. They had received a call about an assault with a deadly weapon.

Upon arrival, officers found one person with a gunshot wound. MEDIC sent the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

CMPD said that there are no individuals being pursued in connection to the homicide.

No additional details have been made available.

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