1 dead, 1 critically hurt by shots fired among homes in southwest Charlotte, CMPD says

One person was killed and a second was critically wounded when gunshots were fired at 2:30 a.m. in a southwest Charlotte residential neighborhood, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

The victim who died has been identified as 17-year-old Murahnee Johnson, CMPD said in a case update. The identity of the wounded individual has not been released.

Detectives also discovered a home in the 16200 block of Long Talon Way was hit by gunfire, CMPD said in a news release. None of the people in the home were hit, officials said.

Police responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, after a caller reported hearing shots.

“One victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC. Another victim was transported by MEDIC to the hospital with life-threatening injuries,” police said.

Long Talon Way is in a Falcon Ridge development of single-family homes off Steele Creek Road. The neighborhood is near the South Carolina state line.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact a detective with CMPD’s Homicide Unit at 704-432-TIPS. Tips can also be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published December 27, 2023 at 5:56 AM.