CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting in southwest Charlotte on Choyce Avenue.
Officials say this shooting started after a dispute over an affair.
CMPD told Channel 9 the shooting happened in the front yard just after 11 p.m. Saturday.
Mauricio Elias-Arita was arrested. He is facing drug charges.
A male victim was shot and was said to have non-life threatening injuries.
Police say they are working to figure out if the shooting was self-defense.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.
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