Two people with serious injuries following a shooting near I485
Jan 08, 2025
UPDATE 6:00PM:
CMPD responded to a call for an assault with a deadly weapon just before 4pm Wednesday. Police say preliminary information indicates the suspect was driving on I-485 and shot at another vehicle after a dispute.
CMPD says two victims, traveling in one car, were hit by bullets. Both were injured but expected to be OK.
During a search of I-485, NC State Highway Patrol and CMPD officers found the suspect’s vehicle and started to follow. The suspect was taken into custody on Ballybay Drive.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – Medic says two people have serious injuries following a shooting on the ramp from I-485 Outer to South Tryon Street in southwest Charlotte.
There’s no word on what led up to the shooting. A picture from the scene shows several bullet holes in a car.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating what happened.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.