Charlotte marks violent start to the week with 2 murders, several shootings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The City of Charlotte marked a violent start to the week with two murders and several shootings, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

The first deadly shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the 2500 block of Eddington Street. Police said Caleb Thompson, 18, was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he was pronounced deceased.

His family has been notified of his death, CMPD said. Authorities have not said what led up to the deadly shooting Sunday. This homicide case remains active and ongoing.

The second deadly shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the 13700 block of Mallard Creek Road in the University City area, police said. As officers arrived at the scene, they found Joshua Howze, 24, who had been shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Howze’s family has been notified of his death, CMPD said.

Police said a second person, who sustained gunshot wounds, was located nearby and was taken to the hospital for treatment. “All involved parties have been identified. Detectives are not currently seeking any other suspects,” CMPD said on Sunday.

This second homicide case remains active and ongoing.

Two more shootings occurred early Monday morning, Sept. 25, according to Medic. A shooting in the 100 block of Woodlawn sent two people to Atriuim CMC with life-threatening injuries and another shooting along Fairwood Avenue sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries.

Anyone with further information on any of these cases is asked to call 704-432-TIPS. To leave information anonymously you can call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.