Homicide Probe Underway After 1 Killed In Gas Station Shooting

CHARLOTTE, NC — A homicide investigation is underway in Charlotte following an overnight shooting at a gas station that left one person dead.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the April 2 shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. at Citgo, located at 1126 Morningside Drive in Charlotte.

Officers responding to the scene found a male victim with gunshot wounds. The man, who has not yet been identified by authorities, was transported by medic to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

CMPD said the investigation is active and ongoing, and asks that anyone with information about this incident call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective or leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.