One person shot, killed near The Plaza, Eastway Drive. CMPD investigating.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after one person was shot and killed Friday morning near the intersection of The Plaza and Eastway Drive.

Police responded to the 3600 block of Citiside Drive just after 10:28 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man with a gunshot wound in his car, according to a news release by CMPD.

CMPD said first responders attempted life saving measures but were unable to save the man.

The identity of the person killed and the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been released. Police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Anyone with information about the shooting can call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak with a homicide detective. Tips also can be left anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or charlottecrimestoppers.com.

This story was originally published January 13, 2023 at 11:44 AM.

Kallie Cox

The Charlotte Observer

Kallie Cox covers public safety for The Charlotte Observer. They grew up in Springfield, Illinois and attended school at SIU Carbondale. They reported on police accountability and LGBTQ immigration barriers for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. And, they previously worked at The Southern Illinoisan before moving to Charlotte. Support my work with a digital subscription