CMPD investigating shot fired, armed robbery attempt at Charlotte hotel
At least one shot was fired during an attempted armed robbery at a north Charlotte hotel.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Red Roof Inn on Equipment Drive, which is near W. Sugar Creek Road.
Two people entered the business, armed with guns and demanding property, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
A hotel employee pushed one of the suspects, who fired the gun he was carrying. Nobody was hurt in the incident, and the suspects left with nothing.
Police are still investigating.
This story was originally published January 6, 2020 at 9:17 AM.