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911 call at 7 a.m. Sunday leads to body in southeast Charlotte, CMPD says

A homicide is under investigation in the 7100 block of Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
A homicide is under investigation in the 7100 block of Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Street View image from Nov. 2025. © 2026 Google

A body was discovered when police were alerted to an assault with a deadly weapon early Sunday in southeast Charlotte.

It happened around 7 a.m. Sunday in the 7100 block of Wallace Road, which is just west of East Independence Boulevard.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with apparent life-threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased by MEDIC on scene,” CMPD said in a July 12 news release.

“Detectives recovered a firearm at the scene. At this time, detectives are not seeking any additional individuals in connection with this incident.”

Medic ambulance reports two additional patients were treated at the scene for injuries not related to gunfire. Their injuries were not life-threatening, according to a social media post.

“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective,” CMPD said. “The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.”

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Mark Price
The Charlotte Observer
Mark Price is a state reporter for The Charlotte Observer and McClatchy News outlets in North Carolina. He joined the network of newspapers in 1991 at The Charlotte Observer, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology. 
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