CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after a body was found in north Charlotte Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred on Beatties Ford Road near Cindy Lane.
Police said they responded to a welfare check after a person was found lying in the roadway.
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At the scene, the person was pronounced deceased by MEDIC.
This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.
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