CMPD: Man dies after being shot in University City area of Charlotte
A man has died after he was shot early Tuesday morning near a University City shopping center, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Officers said they were called just after 1 a.m. to Pinnacle Drive near West Mallard Creek Church Road. When they arrived, police said a witness took them to Fuaad Maerua Ali, 27, who had been shot several times.
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Paramedics took Ali to the hospital, where he later died, CMPD said.
Crime tape and police cars with flashing lights were visible when Channel 9 arrived to the scene around 1:30 a.m. Officers could also be seen collecting evidence.
The scene remained active as of 5 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.
Breaking: @CMPD officers are collecting evidence in this shopping center off Mallard Creek Church Rd. We asked MEDIC if someone was shot… and we were told 1 person was transported emergency to CMC Main. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/a28JDXjywd
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) July 5, 2022
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