CHARLOTTE, NC - A series of shootings across Charlotte over the weekend left five people dead in the span of 25 hours, the Charlotte Observer reported, with authorities saying at least two of the fatal shootings appear to be connected.
The deadly string of shootings began at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, when Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers responded to the 700 block of High Meadow Lane. There, officers found a 35-year-old man, later identified as Zachary Howie, suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities say he died at the scene.
At approximately 5:27 p.m. that same day, CMPD officers responded to the 16000 block of Simril Court, where an unidentified person had been shot. Police say the victim died on the way to an area hospital.
Roughly five and a half hours later, CMPD officers were called to the 10000 block of Altliff Court, where another unidentified victim had been shot. Officials say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The string of fatal shootings ended at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, when two people were fatally shot at the Ridge Creek Distribution Center in south Charlotte, east of Carowinds Boulevard, according to police.
CMPD said in a statement on that shooting, “Upon arrival, officers discovered four victims who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced deceased on scene. Two victims were transported to local hospitals – one with life-threatening injuries and the other with non-life-threatening injuries.”
Officials have not released information on possible suspects or motives in any of the shootings. CMPD is asking for the public’s help with the ongoing investigations, urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the department’s Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477.
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