CHARLOTTE — A shooting investigation in west Charlotte earlier this month led to the discovery of an illegal gambling operation, police said.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the shooting happened in the 2500 block of West Boulevard on March 4 after a failed robbery attempt.
Investigators ultimately determined the victim in the shooting, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was the manager of an illegal arcade located at that address.
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At the time of the shooting, CMPD said the owner was arriving to open for business.
Detectives contacted the Alcoholic Beverage Control unit and executed a search warrant for the business.
Once inside, agents said they found 106 illegal gambling machines, three payment redemption kiosks, and more than $12,000 in cash.
The investigation into the business, its owners, and employees is ongoing.
Check wsoctv.com for updates.
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