Queen City News

1 person shot, killed near Plaza Midwood in east Charlotte, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A person was found shot to death near the Plaza Midwood area of east Charlotte Monday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the 1600 block of Merry Oaks Road to assist Medic. When they arrived, police said they found 34-year-old Wayne Lawson Byrd unresponsive from a gunshot wound.

Detectives responded to the scene to investigate

Police have not released any information about a potential suspect or motive.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, CMPD said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide detective or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.