CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Officials with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed they are monitoring threats of violence circulating on social media.
It comes less than 36 hours after a 3-year-old was killed in northwest Charlotte after roughly 150 rounds were fired into a home.
In a statement to WBTV, CMPD says:
Investigators say they believe the shooting Tuesday night that killed Asiah Figueroa is one in a string of shootings related to two homicides, and they may involve students.
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According to the CMPD, increased patrols will start Thursday at Hopewell, Chambers, and North Mecklenburg high schools. Officers are also going to put random screenings back in place to discourage students from bringing weapons to school.
Police said they need parents’ help to check their students’ backpacks before they leave home.
CMPD Capt. Joel McNelly wants...
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