Shooting on Baltimore Avenue Leaves One Seriously Injured in Southwest Charlotte

Police searching for suspects after latest incident of violence on troubled street

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A Friday evening shooting along Baltimore Avenue in southwest Charlotte left one person seriously injured, according to emergency officials. MEDIC crews responded to the scene, treated the victim, and transported them to a hospital with serious wounds, while police officers stayed behind to secure the area and begin investigating the incident.

Why it matters

Baltimore Avenue has been the site of multiple violent incidents in recent years, including a 2022 shooting that left a 14-year-old dead and a 13-year-old injured, as well as a 2023 assault that later turned fatal. This latest shooting raises ongoing concerns about public safety and crime in the southwest Charlotte neighborhood.

The details

According to reports, the shooting occurred on the evening of February 13, 2026. Police have not yet released any information about potential suspects, and are asking anyone with information or video footage from the area to come forward and assist with the investigation.

  • The shooting occurred on the evening of February 13, 2026.

The players

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have not yet released any suspect information, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

The takeaway

This latest incident of violence on Baltimore Avenue underscores the persistent public safety challenges facing the southwest Charlotte neighborhood, and the urgent need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of crime in the area.