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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