Deadly car meet-up has police raising concerns about Charlotte teens – WSOC TV

Deadly car meet-up has police raising concerns about Charlotte teens  WSOC TV

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a double homicide after a shooting occurred during a car meet-up event over the weekend. CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a double homicide after a shooting occurred during a car meet-up event over the weekend. Two 16-year-olds and two 19-year-olds were shot in an industrial zone located off Ridge Creek Drive. CMPD Chief Estella Patterson confirmed the fatal incident stems from a recurring issue law enforcement officers have encountered for several months. In response to rising youth victimization during late hours, CMPD recently created a youth curfew intended to prevent minors from being exposed to violence. Investigators have not disclosed the cause of the shooting, including whether it stemmed from a dispute or a physical altercation.

As of the report, law enforcement officials have made no arrests in connection with the double homicide. Patterson spoke with Channel 9 regarding the department’s efforts to address late-night youth gatherings. “It’s not just teen takeovers; it’s anywhere we see our young people are out because we know victimization happens in those late hours,” Patterson said. She noted that a 16-year-old was killed and a 19-year-old was involved at the car meet-up event. “We want to start with an education campaign so people know about it,” Patterson said regarding the new curfew. Patterson emphasized that