Crime & Safety

Charlotte Mail Carrier Shot, Seriously Injured Thursday Afternoon

A mail carrier was shot in southwest Charlotte Thursday afternoon and taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to CMPD.

Kimberly Johnson, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
|

CHARLOTTE, NC -- A U.S. postal service mail carrier was shot and seriously injured Thursday afternoon, prompting an investigation by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police’s Homicide unit.

The shooting occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Archer Avenue, according to Charlotte Police. Paramedics transported the male mail carrier, who had suffered more than one gunshot wound, to Carolinas Medical Center. His injuries are considered serious, CMPD said.

According to initial investigator reports, the mail carrier did not know the suspects, but was involved in an altercation before he was shot.

Find out what's happening in Myers Park-South End-Dilworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

CMPD asks that anyone with information about this case call 704-432-TIPS, or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Find out what's happening in Myers Park-South End-Dilworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

A mail carrier was shot in the 3600 block of Archer Ave., according to multiple reports./Google Maps
Photo via Shutterstock

Keep up with more local news by liking Charlotte Patch on Facebook:

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Myers Park-South End-Dilworth