Homicide Investigation Underway Near UNC Charlotte Campus

CHARLOTTE, NC — UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Quantae Young, DOB: 10/25/2002.

ORIGINAL: Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation near the 1100 block of Gold Rush Boulevard in the University Division.

Shortly before 12:10 a.m., officers responded to reports of assault with a deadly weapon. When they arrived, they located a victim with an apparent gunshot wound outside of the apartment building. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.

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 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.