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Good morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Wednesday, July 9.

We start today with breaking news out of west Charlotte, where first responders rushed to the area near West Boulevard and the Stratford Richardson YMCA yesterday morning. MEDIC reports one person suffered life-threatening injuries from a shooting just after nine thirty. The victim was transported to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. It is still unclear whether the incident happened at the YMCA or nearby, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward as their investigation continues.

In another major crime update, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police confirmed the names of two victims in a recent homicide investigation in the Central Division. The victims have been identified as Gabriel Jacob Lee, twenty-seven, and Colby Cash Smith, eighteen. Police continue their search for suspects in this case. Over the July Fourth weekend, CMPD made fifteen arrests and seized ten firearms, reflecting increased law enforcement presence at recent public events.

We also have word of a multi-county police chase that ended in Mecklenburg County, where a man wanted in three states was arrested by Belmont police after a dramatic pursuit. No injuries were reported, but police remind us to stay alert as investigations wrap up.

Shifting to weather, we can expect partly cloudy skies today with highs in the upper eighties. There’s a possibility of afternoon thunderstorms, so if you have outdoor plans, especially at Romare Bearden Park or Freedom Park, keep an umbrella handy. The rest of the week looks warm with scattered showers expected midweek.

Over at City Hall, there’s fresh talk around new speed cameras in school zones following the state’s approval for municipalities to install them. This move aims to keep our streets safer for students when schools reopen next month.

In education news, Johnson C. Smith University has been placed on probation by its accreditors. University leaders assure us they’re taking steps to address concerns and protect students’ academic futures.

On the economic front, Charlotte’s job market remains dynamic. Several businesses along South End and Tryon Street are hiring, with about four hundred openings listed just this week in hospitality, tech, and health care. Meanwhile, the real estate pulse shows home prices holding steady, with the median single-family price now around four hundred and forty thousand dollars.

For new businesses, a popular local coffee shop in Plaza Midwood announced it will open a second location downtown. At the same time, a boutique on East Boulevard is closing its doors after twenty years, citing shifting shopping habits. The shop’ll host a farewell open house this weekend.

Culturally, the Charlotte Symphony is set for its summer series at First Ward Park this Friday, while the annual Food Truck Friday at Sycamore Brewing draws crowds with live music and local bites. In sports, our Little League team from Myers Park advanced to the state semifinals, and the Charlotte Independence soccer club pulled off a one goal victory last night.

Finally, we end with a bit of inspiration. Neighbors gathered yesterday at Reedy Creek Park to build a new community garden, aiming to provide fresh produce for families in need and create a green gathering place for all.

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