Man Fatally Shot Inside Northwest Charlotte Wingstop; Police Investigating
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was fatally shot inside a Wingstop restaurant in northwest Charlotte Sunday evening, prompting a homicide investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Deadly Shooting Inside Beatties Ford Road Wingstop
Officers were called to the 5000 block of Beatties Ford Road around 7:07 p.m. after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon inside the restaurant, according to Queen City News.
Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics from MEDIC attempted lifesaving efforts, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
CMPD officials confirmed that the shooting happened inside the business and that the victim was not an employee of the Wingstop.
Investigation and Police Statement
Major Anderson with CMPD’s North Division told reporters that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, though the motive remains under investigation.
Police have not said whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody.
Investigators were seen combing through the restaurant late Sunday night, collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance footage as nearby businesses closed for the evening.
Community Response and Appeal for Information
The shooting marks another violent incident in the Beatties Ford corridor, an area residents say has faced a troubling increase in gun violence over the past year.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to CMPD at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) or anonymously through Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, via the P3 Tips App, or online at the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website.
As of late Sunday, no additional details about the victim’s identity or possible suspect description had been released.
This remains a developing investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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