One person is killed and two more suffer life-threatening injuries in Christmas Eve shooting in Charlotte

One person has been killed and five others injured in a shooting in east Charlotte late on Christmas Eve. 

The shooting happened around 11pm with one of the victims pronounced dead at the scene.

It's not clear how many were people were shot in the incident but a medic confirmed that two people were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries while three others were also treated for less severe injuries.   

One person died and two others were injured in a shooting in east Charlotte. Pictured, the street where the shooting happened

One person died and two others were injured in a shooting in east Charlotte. Pictured, the street where the shooting happened 

Charlotte police tweeted that a shooting had taken place late on Christmas Eve

Charlotte police tweeted that a shooting had taken place late on Christmas Eve

Detectives have not yet named the person who was killed and no details about the suspect has been released, nor have any arrests been made.  

Any person with information about this shooting is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with a homicide detective. Witnesses can also call the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600.

No identities have so far been released and police have not said what led to the shooting or confirmed if any arrests have been made

No identities have so far been released and police have not said what led to the shooting or confirmed if any arrests have been made

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