There's a staggering new statistic when it comes to car thefts in Charlotte. Mayor Vi Lyles began Wednesdays news conference with an emotional message. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A second night of protests set off by the police killing of a black man spiraled into chaos and violence after nightfall here Wednesday when a demonstration was interrupted by. Look through their social media accounts and find out what you can find out. The shooting happened shortly after 2 p.m. in the 3100 block of Southwest Boulevard. #clt #cltnews pic.twitter.com/Ks0pV6zWkI. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. Check back on wsoctv.com for more information. Medic responded to East Trade Street following a deadly double shooting. CMPD says the two juveniles suspects crashed into a work truck near the jail before jumping out of the car and running. Authorities identified him as 37-year-old Michael Elite White. FaZe Clan's new roster got their first shot at OpTic in the Winners Finals. Sgt. [ALSO READ: Bullet lodged in 8-month-old girls lung after shots fired into Shelby home]. (WATCH BELOW: Drive-by shootings leave one child dead, two others injured in Statesville), Drive-by shootings leave one child dead, two others injured in Statesville. MEDIC took Rivera to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. The captain went on to implore parents of students at those high schools to ask their kids what they may know. Community activists are calling for change after teen's murder in northwest Charlotte. Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, February 17th. Officers worked throughout the night canvassing the neighborhood and said other houses as well as vehicles were hit by gunfire. Two people are dead and another person was hurt in a murder-suicide in South End late Monday night. He was just taken away. While at the scene, they heard gunshots ring out across the street. 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Sheriff's Office Investigating Alleged Child Sex Assault, CMPD Officer On Unpaid Leave Following DWI Arrest, SBI, CMPD Investigating An Officer-Involved Shooting, Charlotte Man Facing Murder Charge In Bessemer City, BREAKING: Shots Fired Outside Macy's At Northlake Mall, Crash Causing Major Backups On I-85 South In Gaston County, Nominate Your Favorite Educator For Teacher Of The Month, Lasting Legacy: CMPD Officers Clark & Shelton, Music For Meals: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, EEO Reports and Outreach Initiatives Reports. Shootings Friday night and early Saturday in Charlotte left two people dead and another hospitalized, police said. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has released photos of two separate towels and a heater box that investigators say were found at the scene. Police say the victim was a juvenile, but have not yet released the persons name or age. Police said that when they responded to 911 calls in the area. Officials do not yet know if the victim and suspect knew each other, or if incident happened inside or outside of the townhomes. When officers arrived, they located a CATS bus where the driver had been shot. Five people were shot in a Charlotte neighborhood Friday night, leading to one person's arrest. Additionally, Cloud was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. N.C. Related: CMPD investigating after one killed, 1 injured in south Charlotte. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. Due to the relationship between both individuals, we do not believe this was a random act of violence. CMPD Maj. Brad Koch said. Teenagers arrested after man killed in shooting at southeast Charlotte apartment complex. Channel 9 asked CMPD what may have led to the gunfire but police have not released any other details, only saying the shooting happened in the parking lot of the grocery store. ALSO READ: Bill filed would make it easier to buy and carry a concealed gun in North Carolina. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/RukXyJmEnT. Police say one person is dead after a shooting outside an apartment complex on Pacific Court. 3 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Charlotte block party; 5 others hit by cars as they tried to leave. Gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of Firebrush . Police said East and Miller showed up to the hospital after the shooting with minor gunshot wounds. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story. A man who picked up a flashbang that exploded his hand during a protest in Uptown is suing the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. One killed, another injured in shooting in Uptown Charlotte. Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the shooting. You can also leave information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. These are the people that your kids are around, and we need your help. And that makes it very difficult to watch., (WATCH BELOW: Two home security videos of suspects in deadly northwest Charlotte drive-by shooting), RAW VIDEO: Home security camera captures suspects who opened fire on northwest Charlotte home, RAW VIDEO: Neighborhood security camera captures deadly drive-by shooting. Nationally and locally, carriers are being attacked. 23-year-old Dionyah Thompson and a 33-year-old man, whose name has not been released, died from gunshots. Copyright 2022 WBTV. Mother of slain CATS bus driver Ethan Rivera finds some relief in suspects arrest, Suspect arrested in shooting death of Charlotte bus driver Ethan Rivera, police say. When officer got the parking lot the found 28-year-old DeAnthony Ellis, who had been shot. This should outrage everyone hearing this, McNelly said. Warrant issued for man accused of killing CATS bus driver. Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, February 11th. (mattn/WSOC). R. Kelly Avoids Lengthy Add-On To 30-Year Prison Sentence. Check out theMecklenburg County mugshots from Sunday, February 26th. This is a developing story. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. People who live in the area townhomes say they are tired of the violence, especially when it involves minors. They were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. And theres also, we believe, some connections to North Mecklenburg High School and Chambers, formerly Vance High School, as well. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. The Board of Education approved the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) Two people were shot and killed late Monday night in Charlottes South End neighborhood in what police are calling a murder-suicide. The family of Dionyah Thompson said she was a graduate of West Charlotte High School. Family of Dionyah Thompson say she was a graduate of West Charlotte High School. Constitutional carry bill aims to eliminate handgun permits, Medic: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte. Its absolutely senseless.. A CATS bus driver died Saturday after being shot in uptown Charlotte Friday night, police said. Xavier East and Divine Miller have been charged with murder following a shooting outside an east Charlotte Food Lion on April 21, 2021. Officers arrested 27-year-old Reginald Jakes on two counts of attempted murder. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. Concord jeweler Future Jewelry Designers Contest opens for its 12th year, Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team ready for start of new season, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. Check out theGaston County mugshots from Thursday, February 16th. Check out theMecklenburg County mugshots from Monday, February 27th. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. Concord jeweler Future Jewelry Designers Contest opens for its 12th year, Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team ready for start of new season, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. Channel 9 crews could see a large police response at the scene of the Food Lion, near the Walmart on Albemarle Road. No one was injured. How can you wake up this morning, knowing that your actions last night took the life of a 3-year-old who will never get the opportunity to grow up and play and have fun? Officers in the past have said her mother and stepfather clearly were not telling authorities everything they know. By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Molly McBride The sixth week of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial has begun at the Colleton County Courthouse with word that the jury may have the opportunity to visit the rural property where Murdaugh's wife and son were shot to death. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A 7-year-old girl was seriously injured when she was caught in the crossfire of a shootout at an apartment complex in northwest Charlotte . Anyone with information about the shooting should call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. One of the vehicles had its drivers side window blown out. He currently reports on breaking news. Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, February 18th. Copyright 2022 WBTV. Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is on trial for the shooting deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, at the family's home on Islandton, South Carolina. It just makes no sense that you can have such disregard for human life and not hold yourselves accountable for that., Child killed in drive-by shooting Asiah Fiquero, pictured here with his older sister, was killed in a drive-by shooting while he slept in his bed on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. The parking lot was roped off with crime scene tape and there were several evidence markers placed on the ground near shell casings. Detectives investigating deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte. Both suspects were charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. MEDIC pronounced the victim dead at the scene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte. That person was pronounced dead on the scene. If you know anything about this senseless murder, please contact @CMPD or @CLTCrimeStopper immediately. Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is a not for profit corporation formed in 2013 to provide free online public access to accurate information about gun-related violence in the United States. Police said the girl was grazed by a bullet during the shooting but will be OK. These people need to be caught and need to get them off the street because they keep shooting at peoples houses, Whitley said. A WBTV reporter at the scene says that parts of the transit center were blocked off, as were multiple streets in the area. He also said an increased police presence was happening at all three high schools, and reiterated that detectives think all those involved are high school students. Thedowning of four aerial devices by U.S. warplaneshas touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose. Medic has transported the driver with life-threatening injuries. Updated: 11:23 PM EDT March 31, 2021. Police say they were called Sunday to Steinkuehler Street for a man lying in the street. Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the CMPD homicide unit at 704-432-8477, or . Check out theGaston County mugshots from Thursday, February 23rd. No one was injured. Jontae Nichelle Littlejohn and John Randolph Littlejohn were inducted for Involuntary Manslaughter, and Felony Child Abuse in deadly house fire. Ask them what they know about fights or disputes or other things going on at school. CMPD says 80 percent of vehicles stolen last year were Kia or Hyundai models. Murdaugh murder trial. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story. That child, identified by family members as Asiah Fiquero, was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. (WSOC). This is so far short of what we as a community here in Charlotte are capable of.. Check out theMecklenburg County mugshots from Sunday, February 19th. Just this month, more than a dozen guns have been found in NC schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to the 200 block of Fairwood Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. after an assault with a deadly weapon was reported. But now thats all gone., Heres another photo his family shared with me, posing along side his older sister. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people were shot and killed late Monday night in Charlotte's South End neighborhood in what police are calling a murder-suicide. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, officers were called for a report of shots fired in the parking lot of the Stonehaven East apartment complex on Pineburr Road, which is near Thermal Road, around 11 p.m. After being treated by doctors, the two were interviewed by detectives and then charged with murder. Deputies are trying to identify the person responsbile for robbing a convenience store on Friday. We need you to talk to your children. Officers said they responded to a shooting on Farthington Circle around 2 a.m. Officers from the Steele Creek division found a man with an apparent gunshot wound lying outside near the Ashford Place Apartments when they arrived. CMPD Identify Man Found Dead In Southwest Charlotte Neighborhood Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have named 29-year-old Osvin Adonay Alevar Solis as the man who was found dead near Choyce Avenue on Sunday. Ryan Jackson said. CMPD speaking out after a man was shot numerous times and killed last night in East Charlotte. Her father described her as funny, joyful, and someone who enjoyed socializing and cooking. The boys great-grandmother, Susie Whitley, said the boy was sleeping when he was shot. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Prosecutors in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial rested their case Friday after presenting a detailed timeline of what they think happened the night Murdaugh's wife and son were killed. "There is nothing about this right now that makes sense to any of us," the sheriff said. WSOC TV facebook feed(Opens a new window), ALSO READ: CMPD investigating homicide in Hickory Grove division, 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-485 in west Charlotte, Wells Fargo to close Charlotte-area branch, two others in NC in consolidation move, Shots fired during fight outside Northlake Mall, CMPD says, Driver dies after pickup hits 2 tractor-trailers on I-77, Iredell County sheriff says, Joyce King, matriarch of longtime funeral home, dies at 76, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. Watch WCNC Charlotte . Tuesday, June 23, 2020. It was actually the 18-43 Hornets who got a win last night. The riders were attacked in the 2100 block of East 7th Street. Dozens of bullet holes could be seen. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Since two people were killed in the area and officers are not looking for a suspect, WBTV asked CMPD if people should be concerned for their safety following the shooting. Search for gunman ongoing, Suspect arrested in killing of Charlotte bus driver, police say, Watch Ethan Riveras mother pleads for help in finding his killer, Watch statement from Capt. Im gonna miss my grandson, my great-grandson, so much. A man has been arrested after deputies say he plotted to kill a woman "for the thrill." Several Taylorsville residents were arrested after officers say they found approximately 56 grams of Methamphetamine after attempting to serve a warrant at a home on Emma Brooke Lane. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, officers were . N.C. I want to speak directly to the suspects right now -- to the people that were involved in this shooting, he said. Jury selection is continuing in the murder trial of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of the 2021 killings of his wife and son. Huntersville police also said it was aware of threats made on social media and had extra officers at both schools for the rest of the week. McNelly said detectives think Tuesday nights drive-by shooting is connected to another recent shooting that left a 16-year-old dead as well as several other violent crimes and shootings into homes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 2100 block of North Davidson Street. The shooting happened shortly before midnight on Monday night. CMPD: High school students tied to drive-by shooting that killed sleeping toddler. 2023 Cox Media Group. Rock Hill is about 26 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. 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