A man was shot in a car in south Charlotte

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound in a car in south Charlotte.

Around midnight, officers responded to James Blakeney Avenue near Rhee Road for an injury accident.

When police arrived, they found a man in the car with a gunshot wound. Doctors pronounced him dead at the scene.

It is unclear at this time what led to the crash or the shooting.

This incident is under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS (8477).