Police are investigating a Thanksgiving night shooting that left one man dead in what detectives described as a drug deal gone bad in west Charlotte.

The victim’s name was not immediately released.

The shooting was reported to police at 10:37 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of Ambassador Street near Tuckaseegee Road.

When officers arrived they found a black male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Based on initial witness statements, police said the victim and suspect were meeting to conduct a drug transaction when a brief altercation occurred and the suspect fired a shot.

Anyone with information may call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
 

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