18-year-old dies in hospital after shooting in west Charlotte: CMPD

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An 18-year-old has lost his life after a shooting in the 2500 block of Eddington Street, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

This was near Elmin Street and in a neighborhood off West Boulevard. Officials said the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 24.

According to the Mecklenburg EMS Agency, they took Caleb Thompson, 18, to the hospital with life-threatening injuries from the shooting. However, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police have not said what led up to the shooting or if anyone is in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak with a CMPD homicide detective. Detective O’Dell is the lead investigator in this case. To leave information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or charlottecrimestoppers.com.