A person was found dead in uptown Charlotte early Saturday, and police are treating the death as a homicide.
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The person was found in the 500 block of West Third Street, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said on Twitter.
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That’s near Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights AAA minor league baseball team.
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Police said a male had been shot, WSOC reported.
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Police haven’t released other details, including the person’s name, or said if they are looking for a suspect.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Joe Marusak has been a reporter for The Charlotte Observer since 1989, covering locals, towns and major news events in the area, and served as editor of the newspaper’s press office. He is currently reporting the latest news.
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