Identity of man shot and killed in south Charlotte released

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred May 8 in south Charlotte.

Police say just after midnight, officers responded to a shooting at Granite Point Apartments on Deep Rock Circle. When they arrived, a man was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.

The man was later identified as 29-year-old Maurice Paige Jr.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.

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