CHARLOTTE — A man has died after he was shot early Tuesday morning near a University City shopping center, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Officers said they were called just after 1 a.m. to Pinnacle Drive near West Mallard Creek Church Road. When they arrived, police said a witness took them to Fuaad Maerua Ali, 27, who had been shot several times.
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The scene remained active as of 5 a.m.
Paramedics took Ali to the hospital, where he later died, CMPD said.
Crime tape and police cars with flashing lights were visible when Channel 9 arrived to the scene around 1:30 a.m. Officers could also be seen collecting evidence.
This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.
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