Two killed by early morning gunfire in Charlotte commercial strip, CMPD says

Two men were killed early Sunday by shots fired in a west Charlotte commercial strip, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

The two have been identified as Tionte Lamont Morrison, 25, and Keith Abraham Wallace, 34, CMPD said.

It happened just before 4 a.m. in the 4900 block of Rozzelles Ferry Road, which is a block southwest of Brookshire Boulevard.

“Officers discovered two (males) with life-threatening injuries who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. MEDIC pronounced one victim deceased on scene,” CMPD said.

“One victim was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.”

Details of a suspect have not been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS). Tips can also be provided through Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 7:25 AM with the headline "Two killed by early morning gunfire in Charlotte commercial strip, CMPD says."