Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6000 Block of Elgywood Lane. North Tryon Division officers responded to the scene shortly before 10:00 pm last night. The victim, Darrel Christopher Berringer, was shot multiple times and transported to Carolinas Medical Center with what appears to be life threatening injuries.Officers and Medic responded to a call for service in reference to one subject being shot. Mr. Berringer was walking in the 6000 block of Elgywood Lane when an unknown suspect jumped from a wooded area and began shooting. The unknown suspect is described as being a black male and wearing a mask.
Homicide Detectives were notified and are currently investigating this case. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.