01 Jan 2024 | 06:18 AM UTC
US: Police investigating shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, N.C., as of early Jan. 1
Police responding to shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, N.C., US, as of early Jan. 1. Avoid the area.
Police are investigating a shooting at Romare Bearden Park in central Charlotte, North Carolina, as of early Jan. 1. Initial reports indicate the incident occurred shortly before midnight and resulted in at least five injuries. Officers have a suspect in custody. The motive for the shooting is not immediately clear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as investigations continue.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations near the impacted location.
