Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Charlotte woke up to tragedy early this morning as police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon in the Metro Division. Officers were called to the 2400 block around 2:40 a.m., and the incident is now being investigated as a homicide. This follows another homicide investigation that began Thursday in the North Tryon Division.
In east Charlotte, one person was hospitalized following a shooting Friday night, according to MEDIC. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Weather-wise, we're looking at partly sunny skies today with temperatures climbing near 90 degrees. Tonight will turn mostly cloudy with lows around 72, so plan your outdoor activities accordingly.
Sports fans are gearing up for an exciting match as Charlotte FC hosts Chicago Fire FC tonight at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Charlotte returns home after a tough 2-1 road loss to Nashville SC, but the team boasts an impressive 5-1-0 record at home this season. Chicago comes in looking for their fourth road win after recent victories against Detroit City FC and Atlanta United.
For those seeking entertainment beyond sports, there's a unique event happening tonight - a murder mystery experience called "Death in the Shadows." Participants will follow clues during a ghost tour to solve a fictional murder. It's a creative way to explore the city while testing your detective skills.
While Charlotte enjoys relatively stable conditions, our thoughts are with those in the Midwest, where severe storms have left at least seven people dead and caused widespread damage according to recent reports.
City council's recent approval of infrastructure improvements along North Tryon Street will bring lane closures starting Monday, but should ultimately improve traffic flow in that busy corridor.
The job market continues to show strength with the Charlotte Chamber reporting over 300 new positions announced this week, primarily in the tech and healthcare sectors.
Our local schools are celebrating achievements too - West Charlotte High's robotics team placed second in the regional competition yesterday, earning them a spot in the national finals next month.
Remember, the Queen City Farmers Market opens for the season tomorrow at Freedom Park, bringing fresh local produce and handcrafted goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This has been Charlotte Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
