Assault with a Deadly Weapon Investigation in the Freedom Division

Published on September 15, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, September 15, 2024) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an assault with a deadly weapon investigation in the 5000 block of Evoke Living Lane in the Freedom Division.

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Freedom Division officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 5000 block of Evoke Living Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple apartment homes that had been struck by gunfire. Officers also located a 2-year-old female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in one of the residences.  Officers immediately began rendering lifesaving medical aid to the child and transported the victim in a CMPD patrol vehicle to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The victim is currently listed in stable condition.

Division Detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command, MEDIC, and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240915-0140-01.

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