Charlotte double homicide shocks Oakwood Road neighborhood, leaves two dead
In Charlotte, North Carolina, a tragic incident has left the community reeling. On Sunday afternoon, near Oakwood Road at the intersection with Lake Road, two men lost their lives in what police are treating as a double homicide.
The first victim, whose identity has not yet been released publicly, was found by officers from the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene around 2:30 p.m.. The second victim — also a male, likewise not yet publicly identified — was discovered in the same area and likewise pronounced dead at the scene. (WCCB Charlotte)
The location where the shooting took place is in north Charlotte, a largely residential area near Oakwood Road and Lake Road. At roughly 2:30 p.m., friends or neighbors reportedly made emergency calls after hearing gunshots or seeing a disturbance, prompting a rapid police response. On arrival, officers found both men, already gravely wounded. Medical professionals declared both deceased at the location. (WCCB Charlotte)
Investigators from the CMPD homicide unit swiftly secured the scene. They collected evidence, canvassed door-to-door for witnesses, and reviewed any available footage from nearby homes or businesses to determine how the incident unfolded. As of the latest updates, no suspect information has been released, and the motive remains under investigation. (WCCB Charlotte)
While the victims’ names have not yet been released, local residents have expressed shock and deep sorrow. Neighbors described hearing the sound of gunshots on a typically quiet Sunday afternoon, followed by sirens and police tape. One resident said that the area “feels safe” and that it’s “hard to believe something like this happened right here.”
Authorities are asking anyone who might have been in the area around Oakwood Road and Lake Road at the time of the shooting to come forward. They are particularly interested in any dash-cam, doorbell, or surveillance footage from homes or vehicles that might have captured activity or movements immediately before or after the shooting. CMPD officials say even minor details—vehicles driving away, faces in masks, or suspicious pedestrian behavior—could be crucial.
In the wake of the tragedy, community leaders and local faith organizations are preparing to hold vigils and gatherings to offer support to the victims’ families and to help residents begin processing the shock. The sense of safety in the neighborhood has been shaken, and there is an urgent call for solidarity and vigilance.
Police emphasize that although the investigation is ongoing, they believe this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence. With no suspects publicly named, the homicide unit is working around the clock to trace the timeline: who arrived first, who contacted whom, whether the victims knew each other or had another connection, and how the sequence of events led to the shooting.
As of now, the full identities and backgrounds of the two men are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. Once the families have been notified and information is ready for public release, the CMPD has indicated that it will issue a more detailed bulletin.
For now, the Oakwood Road neighborhood remains cordoned off, witnesses are being interviewed, and the city of Charlotte watches anxiously. Two lives have been abruptly and violently cut short, and for those who knew them, the loss is deeply personal. The community’s hope lies in the swift and thorough work of law enforcement—to provide answers, to bring justice, and to restore the sense of peace that has been shattered by this double homicide.
As this investigation continues, officials urge residents to remain alert, share any relevant information, and support one another in the face of this shocking event.
