Police investigating homicide in northwest Charlotte following welfare check

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police launched a homicide investigation in northwest Charlotte after a person was pronounced deceased during a welfare check.

Police responded to a Check the Welfare call in the 700 block of Lawton Road around 6 a.m. Sunday.

There, police found a person who had sustained apparent trauma. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.

A homicide investigation has been launched.

Anyone with information concerning the homicide has been asked to contact police at 704-432-8477.

No additional details have been made available.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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