News Summary
A shooting in north Charlotte resulted in the death of a man and left another injured. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive, and has been classified as a homicide by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. One victim, identified as Deeaudrey Copeland, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities are investigating the motive and collecting evidence from the scene. CMPD is seeking information from the public as the investigation continues.
Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting in North Charlotte
A shooting incident in north Charlotte on Saturday night resulted in one man dead and another person injured. The event unfolded around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officials are currently treating the case as a homicide.
Initial reports indicate that a vehicle was fired upon, prompting the driver to transport the injured individuals to a different location. They reached the intersection of West Craighead Road and North Graham Street, where paramedics arrived to assist. Despite their efforts, one male victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Deeaudrey Copeland, who was 46 years old. Specific details about the condition of the second victim remain unclear at this time.
In the aftermath of the shooting, a dark red sedan was found parked at a nearby convenience store with at least one window shattered, indicating it had been struck during the incident. This discovery has raised initial confusion as the shooting occurred at one location, while the injured were transported to another.
Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting. Evidence has been gathered from the initial scene along Reagan Drive, and CMPD is urging anyone with additional information to come forward. Individuals can contact the police at 704-432-TIPS or may submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or online.
This shooting incident marks a significant concern for community safety in the area, emphasizing the ongoing need for cooperation between law enforcement and the public to address violence. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is expected to release further updates as more information becomes available throughout the investigation.
As this is a developing story, updates will be issued as new details are confirmed. The community is encouraged to stay informed and vigilant during this time.
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