Man hospitalized after shot inside car in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating after a man was shot inside a car in west Charlotte Monday morning.

Officers responded around 11:40 a.m. to the 1300 block of Effingham Road, near Tuckaseegee Road and Freedom Drive, and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

Paramedics said that person was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.

From Chopper 9 Skyzoom, dozens of officers could be seen surrounding a white sedan with its windows shattered, and detectives were placing evidence markers on the ground.

Police have not released any other details surrounding the shooting.

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