Gunfire in the overnight quiet along Freedom Drive sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries early today, according to officials in west Charlotte.
The shooting happened around 2 a.m., local medics said, and the victim was rushed from the scene to a nearby hospital. Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded and began working to piece together what unfolded in the dark hours before dawn.
As reported by WCNC, MEDIC confirmed the time of the call and that one person suffered life-threatening injuries. WCNC’s initial bulletin, posted early Saturday, did not include any information about a suspect or arrests. Officials have not released the victim’s name or additional medical details beyond MEDIC’s assessment.
Police Response and Neighborhood Concerns
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said investigators were on scene collecting evidence and speaking with people who might have seen or heard something. Detectives worked the area as neighbors woke up to another heavy police presence in west Charlotte…