Man arrested after missing relative found shot to death in Charlotte creek

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police have arrested a suspect after a man who had been reported missing was found shot to death in a creek in southeast Charlotte.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said officers were called to do a welfare check near Sardis Road North around noon Sunday.

When they got to the area, they found 55-year-old Van Thien Huynh in a creek with a gunshot wound. Officials said Van Thien Huynh had been reported missing just before 5 p.m. last Saturday.

Throughout the investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect and issue warrants. Wednesday, CMPD arrested and charged 22-year-old Anthony Huynh for the murder of Van Thien Huynh.

Authorities have not said what led to the shooting but did say the victim and the suspect are related.

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.

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