Residents of Platform Lofts in northeast Charlotte are expressing concerns over safety following a series of incidents, including a fatal shooting and multiple thefts.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has responded to the apartment complex on North Tryon Street eight times in the past month. This includes a recent incident where a 15-year-old was shot and killed inside the building.
“I just lost a whole lot of money in my car,” said Brandon Decker, a tenant at Platform Lofts, who reported that $10,000 was stolen from his vehicle. “I can barely make rent. I’m only getting a disabled check once a month, and that only covers the bills.”…