CHARLOTTE — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a double homicide that took place in the 800 block of Farmhurst Drive Saturday.
Initially, CMPD put out press releases saying they were investigating two homicides: One in the 100 block of East Woodlawn Road and another in the 200 block of Hawthorne Lane.
On Sunday police said that as a result of the continued investigation, detectives confirmed both victims were shot around 3 a.m. during the same incident.
The victims are Samir Canales Molina, 18, and Bravlio Galeano Ayala, 16.
It’s not clear what the motive for the shooting was.
This is an ongoing investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
WATCH: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate two deadly shootings early Saturday morning.
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