CMPD investigating homicide in University area

 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the University area.

According to a statement by CMPD, around 3:24 p.m., officers responded to an assault with deadly weapon with injury call near 600 block of Sawyers Mill Road. 

When officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.

Anyone with information about the shooting can call the homicide unit at 704-432-8477 or Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600.