Teenagers charged with murder after fatal drive-by shooting in Charlotte

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Where: Charlotteresolved to locality35.227, -80.843
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-24 · last update 2026-10-02
Sourcing: 6 reports6 reports across 5 outlets · independence not established
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Summary

On September 20, 2026, a drive-by shooting occurred on Grassy Patch Lane near Auten Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Armed suspects discharged numerous rounds into multiple residences, including Caleb Flax's home, which was destroyed in the attack. Investigators believe the group intended to target a different residence as an act of retaliation but struck the wrong house. The gunfire resulted in 1 person killed and 1 person injured. Four teenagers have been charged with murder in connection with the incident, and a 22-year-old man faces charges as an accessory after the fact.

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named facility unresolved

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Sources

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wbtv.com
- 4 teens charged with murder after heavy gunfire kills Charlotte 4-year-old in ‘retaliation’ shooting2026-10-01
foxcarolina.com
- 4 teens charged with murder after heavy gunfire kills Charlotte 4-year-old in ‘retaliation’ shooting2026-10-02
dailymail.com
- Four teenagers charged with murder over 'unthinkable' killing of four-year-old boy | Daily Mail Online2026-10-02
nypost.com
- North Carolina boy Caleb Flax, 4, shot and killed while sleeping in own home as four teens arrested2026-10-02
amren.com
- Four Teens Charged With Murder in ‘Unthinkable’ Killing of 4-Year-Old, CMPD Says - American Renaissance2026-10-02

6 reports in all; the full list with the facts taken from each is part of the event detail on Pro.

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