Two people shot at Romare Bearden Park, police say

Two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot in Uptown Charlotte on Sunday afternoon.

According to a tweet by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the shooting happened shortly before 4 p.m. at Romare Bearden Park.

A witness told QCity Metro he heard two gunshots while others heard as many as five. 

Police have not released the victims’ names but reported that a suspect was taken into custody.

Police said they believe the suspect knew the victims.

This incident is still under investigation. More information will be provided when it is available.