CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was killed on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Police responded to a “very active scene’ on Oaklawn Avenue near Statesville Avenue. There, a car was on fire and two people were possibly shot.
Charlotte Fire said one person was inside the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital.
At 4:38 p.m., CMPD said it was conducting a homicide investigation and that a man was pronounced dead by Medic.
The incident is under investigation.
The area is still an active scene. People are asked to avoid the area at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.