CHARLOTTE — One person was hurt after a shooting at the transit center in Uptown on Wednesday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
An argument between two people turned violent after one was shot around 7 p.m. Wednesday, police said. MEDIC confirmed one person was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the incident does not appear to be an act of random violence and is completely unrelated to the Uptown parade.
CMPD is responding to Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the Central Division.
— CMPD News (@CMPD) November 24, 2022
Dispute between two individuals inside the transit center in Uptown. Verbal altercation escalated into one person being shot. Victim transported to hospital and receiving treatment.(1/2)
Police say they are still searching for the suspect who fled the scene on foot.
This is a developing story, check wsoctv.com for updates.
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