According to CMPD, North Tryon Division officers responded to Finchley Drive to investigate the report of one person who had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located an unresponsive male inside the residence. He was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.
Based upon initial witness statements, the resident was sitting outside the house in a vehicle when he was approached by two armed black males. The suspects forced the male inside the residence at gunpoint and began assaulting him. When the female resident heard the commotion, she fired a firearm at the suspects, killing one of them. The second suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction of travel. Patrol officers and detectives are currently searching for the second suspect.
The male who was assaulted was treated on scene by Medic and transported to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The female victim was uninjured during the incident. Both victims will be interviewed by Homicide Unit Detectives.
Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Santiago is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
