Child Dies After Gunfire Strikes Homes in Northwest Charlotte

Terre Haute, IN, September 20, 2026 —

A 4-year-year-old child has died following an incident in northwest Charlotte, North Carolina, where gunfire struck multiple homes. The circumstances leading to the child’s death and the specific details of the gunfire were not immediately available.

The event occurred in the northwest area of Charlotte. It is confirmed that the gunfire impacted several residential properties. The age of the child is reported as four years old. The name of the child and further details regarding their identity have not been released.

Information regarding the exact date and time of the incident, the specific addresses of the homes affected, or the nature of the gunfire is currently undisclosed. Authorities have not provided details on any ongoing investigations, including whether any suspects have been identified or apprehended, or what may have led to the shooting. The specific sequence of events following the gunfire, beyond the tragic fatality of the child, also remains unstated.

The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided.

Further details are expected to be released by authorities as the situation develops.

Story summarized from the original created by Alianna Kendall-Brooks, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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