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CMPD says a man shot in uptown last month during late night argument has died

A man who was shot along with three others in June died from his wounds.
A man who was shot along with three others in June died from his wounds. Getty Images/iStockphoto

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was shot during an altercation outside of an uptown business in June, the department said Tuesday.

In a press release, CMPD identified Aundrey Brown, 30, as the victim. He and three others were shot near the 600 block of North Tryon Street just after 2 a.m. on June 8.

Brown, another man and two women were involved in the altercation outside of the business after being denied entry, police said surveillance video showed.

Brown had life-threatening injuries, and the other man and two women had non-life-threatening injuries, police said. All four were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Brown died on July 8, police said Tuesday.

Update: On Aug. 1, 2024, police announced that Laquan Hoe, 31, had been arrested and charged with murder.

This story was originally published July 16, 2024 at 4:37 PM.

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Jeff A. Chamer
The Charlotte Observer
Jeff A. Chamer is a breaking news reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He’s lived a few places, but mainly in Michigan where he grew up. Before joining the Observer, Jeff covered K-12 and higher education at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette in Massachusetts.
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