North Charlotte shooting on North Graham Street leaves one man dead as detectives seek public information

What happened

A man was killed in a shooting in north Charlotte after officers responded to reports of gunfire along North Graham Street near West Sugar Creek Road. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in the area of a Food Lion, where first responders located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were publicly reported in the initial response, and authorities have not released the victim’s identity or age.

Scene details and immediate impact

The shooting drew a law-enforcement and emergency medical response to a busy commercial corridor that connects residential neighborhoods with retail and major roadways. Investigators worked the area around the store frontage and adjacent roadway, where the shooting was reported to have occurred.

A spokesperson for the grocery store said no employees were involved. There has been no public indication that the shooting occurred inside the store.

What investigators have said so far

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department opened a homicide investigation and described it as ongoing. As of the most recent public updates available, police had not announced arrests, named suspects, or provided a motive.

Authorities have not publicly detailed whether the shooting stemmed from an argument, a robbery attempt, or another circumstance. They also have not released information on the type of firearm used or whether surveillance video is being reviewed.

Information sought from the public

Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators directly. Tips can be provided to the department’s homicide tip line at 704-432-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Key facts, at a glance

• Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, just before 5 p.m.
• Location: North Graham Street near West Sugar Creek Road, in front of a Food Lion
• Outcome: One man found with multiple gunshot wounds; pronounced dead at the scene
• Status: Homicide investigation ongoing; no arrest publicly announced in initial reports

If you have information, contact CMPD’s homicide tip line at 704-432-8477 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

What comes next

In homicide investigations, detectives typically work to reconstruct the timeline using 911 calls, witness statements, physical evidence, and any available security video from nearby businesses or traffic corridors. Police have not released a timeline for additional updates in this case.

This article will be updated as authorities release the victim’s identity, any suspect information, and details on whether the incident is believed to be targeted or connected to another crime.