Man critically shot on West Sugar Creek Road

A man was critically shot outside a convenience store in northeast Charlotte Monday morning.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called to a 7-Eleven on West Sugar Creek Road around 4 a.m.

Police say the man was shot on the sidewalk outside the convenience store. Investigators suspect the incident was a drive-by shooting, according to WBTV, the Observer’s news partner.

The injured man was taken to Carolinas Medical Center and was listed in critical condition.

Police have not identified the victim or a possible motive in the shooting.

WBTV

This story was originally published March 28, 2016 at 6:26 AM with the headline "Man critically shot on West Sugar Creek Road."