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Person killed in shooting involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg police: What we know

WBTV • September 18, 2026 • nation

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police fatally shot a person on Friday afternoon near Uptown Charlotte following a 911 call about a disturbance in the Lincoln Heights area.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a large group involved in an apparent "criminal transaction," though details of the transaction remain unclear.
When officers approached, one individual fled on foot after being ordered to stop and allegedly pulled out a gun, prompting police to open fire.
The person was transported to a hospital where they later died; no officers were injured, and a weapon was recovered at the scene.
The identity of the individual shot has not been released.