Police discovered a man dead from a gunshot wound during a welfare check in east Charlotte, prompting a homicide investigation.

On October 14, police conducted a welfare check on North Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte and discovered a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, prompting a homicide investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Details are limited, and authorities are seeking information from the public via Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Further updates are expected.