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8-Year-Old Shot in Hotel Room

1525 West Arrowood Road, Yorkmount, Charlotte

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Around 2 p.m., police responded to a hotel where they found an 8-year-old who had been shot. First aid was given, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation found that a gunshot was fired inside. It seems to have been an accidental firing of the weapon, per police. Police officials said they are grateful that the child was not more seriously hurt.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1525 West Arrowood Road.

Around 2 p.m., police responded to a hotel where they found an 8-year-old who had been shot. First aid was given, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation found that a gunshot was fired inside. It seems to have been an accidental firing of the weapon, per police. Police officials said they are grateful that the child was not more seriously hurt.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1525 West Arrowood Road.

Around 2 p.m., police responded to a hotel where they found an 8-year-old who had been shot. First aid was given, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation found that a gunshot was fired inside. It seems to have been an accidental firing of the weapon, per police. Police officials said they are grateful that the child was not more seriously hurt.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1525 West Arrowood Road.

Around 2 p.m., police responded to a hotel where they found an 8-year-old who had been shot. First aid was given, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation found that a gunshot was fired inside. It seems to have been an accidental firing of the weapon, per police. Police officials said they are grateful that the child was not more seriously hurt.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1525 West Arrowood Road.

Around 2 p.m., police responded to a hotel where they found an 8-year-old who had been shot. First aid was given, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation found that a gunshot was fired inside. It seems to have been an accidental firing of the weapon, per police. Police officials said they are grateful that the child was not more seriously hurt.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1525 West Arrowood Road.

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CMPD ACO Disp · Aug 22, 1:52PM · 0:19
Now, 1525 West Everett Road, 1-1-3-8. It's a water walk hotel. She said her daughter might be shot, 8-year-old. There's a loud popping, and her daughter has possibly penetrated one of her lower back. 10-22, copy.
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Comments2

LouChanAug 22 at 3:21 PM

😢 That poor child. I pray they will be ok.

Democrats_Soft_On_CrimeAug 22 at 4:05 PM

So many drug dealers and their “homeless” baby mommas laying up in the bed all day. Sad the child got hurt but Mom and Dad are in a dangerous game

stayaware24Aug 23 at 12:33 AM

Agree & the children suffer. So sad for the kids.

LouChanAug 22 at 3:21 PM

😢 That poor child. I pray they will be ok.

Democrats_Soft_On_CrimeAug 22 at 4:05 PM

So many drug dealers and their “homeless” baby mommas laying up in the bed all day. Sad the child got hurt but Mom and Dad are in a dangerous game

stayaware24Aug 23 at 12:33 AM

Agree & the children suffer. So sad for the kids.

LouChanAug 22 at 3:21 PM

😢 That poor child. I pray they will be ok.

Democrats_Soft_On_CrimeAug 22 at 4:05 PM

So many drug dealers and their “homeless” baby mommas laying up in the bed all day. Sad the child got hurt but Mom and Dad are in a dangerous game

stayaware24Aug 23 at 12:33 AM

Agree & the children suffer. So sad for the kids.

LouChanAug 22 at 3:21 PM

😢 That poor child. I pray they will be ok.

Democrats_Soft_On_CrimeAug 22 at 4:05 PM

So many drug dealers and their “homeless” baby mommas laying up in the bed all day. Sad the child got hurt but Mom and Dad are in a dangerous game

stayaware24Aug 23 at 12:33 AM

Agree & the children suffer. So sad for the kids.

LouChanAug 22 at 3:21 PM

😢 That poor child. I pray they will be ok.

Democrats_Soft_On_CrimeAug 22 at 4:05 PM

So many drug dealers and their “homeless” baby mommas laying up in the bed all day. Sad the child got hurt but Mom and Dad are in a dangerous game

stayaware24Aug 23 at 12:33 AM

Agree & the children suffer. So sad for the kids.

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