Five people killed in separate shootings across Charlotte over weekend

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police reported five people were killed in separate shootings across Charlotte over the weekend, including two deaths Sunday morning at the Ridge Creek Distribution Center near Carowinds, WFAE reported.

According to the police news release, four people were shot around 4 a.m. at the distribution center. Two victims, a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old juvenile, died at the scene. Two others were hospitalized. No suspect or motive has been released by CMPD.

On Saturday morning, a 35-year-old man was shot and killed near Interstate 77 and Archdale Drive, according to The Charlotte Observer. Later that day, another man was fatally shot in the Steele Creek area, less than 10 miles away.

Saturday night, police responded to a shooting in the University City area where a 47-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with this death, CMPD said.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police continue to investigate these incidents and have not provided further details about suspects or motives at this time.