Fatal Shooting Investigated in West Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway in west Charlotte following the discovery of a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The incident occurred Thursday morning on Tuckaseegee Road, behind the Tuckaseegee Recreation Center. Responding officers found the victim, identified as Alex C. Ford, unresponsive at the scene.

Authorities have classified the shooting as an isolated incident. However, detectives are appealing to the public for any information that could aid in apprehending a suspect. This marks the second homicide in the immediate vicinity within the past month, following a similar incident on November 25th.

Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting and how Mr. Ford arrived at the location are being sought by investigators. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting that anyone with relevant information come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.