2 Homicides in 2 Days Reported In Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC — Authorities are investigating a homicide that reportedly occurred Saturday morning in Charlotte. It is the second homicide in 24 hours in the city.

William Johnston, 43, was fatally shot in the 15000 block of Capricorn Lane in the Ballantyne area, according to WFAE.

Dispatchers could hear arguing and gunshots during the 911 call placed at 6:48 a.m., the radio station reported.

Fox 46 is on the scene of a homicide in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte. Cmpd was called to the scene just before 7am and found a man shot multiple times. Medic was not able to revive him. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Follow Fox 46 for further updates. pic.twitter.com/ESySL9QPem
— Terry Allen (@TerranceFOX46) December 21, 2019

Detectives in Charlotte are also handling a homicide that happened Friday afternoon.

In that case, a man was killed in a crash near South Tryon Street at Ayrsley Town Boulevard around 3:10 p.m., according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Robert Michael Hopkins, 56, was intentionally hit with a vehicle, according to police. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased, officials said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.