{"id":427,"date":"2026-05-20T16:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=427"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:37:00","slug":"16-year-old-fatally-shot-near-busy-charlotte-intersection-cmpd-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=427","title":{"rendered":"16-year-old fatally shot near busy Charlotte intersection, CMPD says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A 16-year-old was killed when shots were fired in the middle of the afternoon near a busy northeast Charlotte intersection, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=425\">These are the Top 2 soul food restaurants in Charlotte. Which one is best?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The teen has been identified as Joseph Samuel.<\/p>\n<p>It happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Tom Hunter Road near North Tryon Street.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpon arrival, officers discovered a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. MEDIC transported the victim to a local hospital before they were pronounced deceased,\u201d CMPD said in a May 19 news release.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=423\">Krispy Kreme treating graduates to free doughnuts. Here\u2019s when &amp; how to get them<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Details of a suspect have not been released.<\/p>\n<p>Maps show the 100 block of Tom Hunter Road is a mix of commercial and residential property.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone with information in the case is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Anonymous tips can be offered through Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=421\">Oprah loves the cookies at Plaza Midwood\u2019s newest bakery. 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