Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a man dead in the 3300 block of Avalon Avenue in West Charlotte.

The victim was identified as 20-year-old David White.

Police believe White may have been the victim of a robbery.

Officers where called shortly after 9 p.m. Friday to assist medics. When they arrived, White was unresponsive, suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Early Saturday morning police said White’s assailants may be linked to another robbery that occurred an hour later at 10:14 p.m. in the 3600 block of Brookshire Blvd.

Police believe the second robbery involved five black males in a small black, 2-door Chevy Monte Carlo.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective S. Sarvis is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
 

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