CHARLOTTE — Police are investigating after they found a man dead Thursday night in Steele Creek.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, officers went to South Tryon Street near Steele Creek Road for a welfare check just before 12 a.m. Thursday. Detectives said when they arrived, they found 29-year-old Eric Behrends lying on the ground.
Investigators said he died at the scene.
Police asked anyone with information to call 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide detective. Detective Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. You can also leave information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or by clicking here.
No suspect information has been released at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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