Man Shot To Death In East Charlotte

chalkCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide that happened at the 1000 block of Coliseum Drive.

Police were responding to a call they received about a fight around 8:43 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken by medics to Carolina Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

The victim’s name will be released once the family has been notified.

At this time detectives believe that the victim and the suspect knew each other and a domestic related altercation led to the shooting.

Detectives with the Homicide/ADW Unit are canvassing the area to determine whether there are any witnesses to this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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