Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a victim was found dead from a gunshot wound in east Charlotte on Monday.

CMPD identified the victim as 34-year-old Wayne Lawson Byrd. 

According to a statement by the department, shortly after 5:30 a.m., officers responded to an assist medic call in the 1600 block of Merry Oaks Road. 

When officers got there, they found the victim unresponsive from a gunshot wound. 

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Medic. 

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Jalon is a general assignment reporter for QCity Metro. He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and an avid sports fan. (jalon@qcitymetro.com)

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