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This area is lacking | Community members seeking solutions to crime problem in their area Stevenson recently spoke about how kids in the Northwest area of Charlotte don’t always get to experience life the way others do. Author: Lana Harris Updated: 5:57 PM EDT April 12, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. It s becoming a headline seen too often in our community, children victimized by gun violence. Over the weekend, two more children were shot in the daylight, and a 15-year-old identified as Shamareon Mckinney died from his injuries. Community members are now seeking solutions, speaking out on what they feel is contributing to the problem. ....
Police seek community outreach after two 7-year-olds injured in shootings in Charlotte last week Police seek community outreach while two 7-year-olds injured in shootings in Charlotte last week (Source: WBTV) By WBTV Web Staff | April 4, 2021 at 4:46 PM EDT - Updated April 4 at 4:48 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Last week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings listened to concerns from residents about recent violence in their northwest Charlotte neighborhood. The reality is, children have been victims of more shootings in Charlotte, especially over the past couple of weeks. Last week, on back-to-back days, two young children, ages 7 years old, were struck by gunfire. ....
Family: 7-Year-Old Girl Injured In Shooting Improving, Questions Why She Was Shot April 2, 2021 The Latest: CHARLOTTE, N.C. A 7-year-old girl is improving after she was shot Tuesday while playing with friends. CMPD says Zionna was caught in the crossfire between two groups who were firing at each other on Marble Street. Police arrested three people in connection with the case. Zionna’s grandmother says the little girl has a lot of questions about why she was shot. “She said, ‘why he shoot me? I will see him and I’m gonna ask him why did you shoot me?” says Chandra Brown. ....
1 fatally shot near Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, cops say. 3rd killing in days. yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
WCCB Charlotte s CW April 1, 2021 CHARLOTTE, NC – It has been a violent week along a small stretch of road in Northwest Charlotte. On Sunday there were two shootings on Hovis road. Police say one was a targeted attack. A man was shot multiple times. On Tuesday a seven-year-old girl was caught in crossfire when two groups shot at one another. Also on Tuesday, two teenagers were shot in a drive-by on Hovis road. And on Wednesday night, a person was shot on Hovis road, police saying this shooting was not connected to the others. “Anytime you have gun violence and you get children involved, obviously its very concerning. Very disappointing. Very Frustrating,” said Charlotte City councilman Malcolm Graham. ....