One dead, two wounded by late night gunfire in University City area, CMPD says

A late night 911 call revealed three people were hit by gunfire along a busy stretch of University City Boulevard, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

The wounds were fatal in the case of Wonah Abu-Baby Konte Jr., 35, CMPD said in an update.

It happened around 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, in the 7800 block of University Boulevard, and investigators have not revealed a motive. The crime scene is just east of North Tryon Street.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Atrium Main and pronounced deceased,” CMPD said in a news release.

“Two additional subjects are being treated at Atrium Health University for gunshot wounds.”

Details of their condition have not been released.

Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective. Anonymous tips can be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published December 30, 2024 at 5:01 AM.