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Gunfire erupts on I-77 near Remount Road, leaving one dead and two wounded

CMPD detectives suspect the fatal shooting occurred on Interstate 77 near Remount Road, but did not release details.

CMPD detectives suspect the fatal shooting occurred on Interstate 77 near Remount Road, but did not release details.

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Interstate 77 near Remount Road in west Charlotte is the scene of a homicide investigation, after one person was killed and two others were wounded by gunfire, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

The person who died was identified by CMPD as 20-year-old Trevohn Maleek Marshall.

Police were alerted to the shootings “shortly after 12:00 a.m.” on Jan. 11, according to a news release.

“Officers spoke with hospital officials at Atrium Health Mercy and were informed of a victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound who was transported to Atrium Main where he was pronounced deceased,” CMPD said.

“Officers were also notified of two additional victims at Novant main with gunshot wounds that are in serious condition.”

Identities of the other two people were not released.

Investigators suspect the fatal shooting occurred on Interstate 77 near Remount Road, but did not release additional details.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 . Anonymous tips can be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

The fatal shooting is the second reported homicide of the year in Charlotte, with the other occurring Jan. 5 in the 3000 block of Carol Avenue. The man who died was identified as Kishmere Wright, 24.

This story was originally published January 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM.

Mark Price

The Charlotte Observer

Mark Price is a National Reporter for McClatchy News. He joined the network of newspapers in 1991 at The Charlotte Observer, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology.

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