Uptown

A Charlotte towing company hosted a back-to-school event to prepare underserved children for the upcoming school year. Ingrams Towing & Recovery organized its annual Back 2 School Bash in Uptown on Saturday afternoon. During the free event, children received backpacks that were filled with both clothing and school supplies.

A video has gone viral detailing an alleged assault involving DiQuan Hunt, who was seen punching a person on East Boulevard near Dilworth in Charlotte, N.C. Neighbors are reacting to the incident, with some expressing shock and saying they are now paying closer attention to their surroundings.

Two people were killed in separate homicides that occurred within minutes of each other in Charlotte shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday. One shooting took place in north Charlotte, and the other occurred in Uptown.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department conducted a weekend operation in Uptown to enhance safety, resulting in over 50 arrests, including 26 juveniles aged 17 or younger. Officers seized 13 guns and pulled over more than 200 drivers. Police cited improved public perception of safety as a key outcome.

A dated Uptown office building in Seattle has been converted into 74 apartments. The transformation highlights a shift in the building's purpose from office space to residential housing.

A portion of I-277 in uptown will close for bridge repairs, with double lane closures beginning Thursday, July 30.

Charlotte residents, including long-time resident Demario Snead, report feeling more comfortable in Uptown due to recent law enforcement efforts to increase visibility. Snead noted a reduction in violence and has directly engaged with police to express his observations.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of a May 22 homicide in Uptown Charlotte. The incident occurred in the 900 block of North Poplar Street.

A 21-year-old man was killed in a shooting on North Winthrop Avenue in Uptown Chicago overnight. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred just before 12:30 a.m. in the 5100 block of the street.

A 21-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Uptown, Chicago, on Friday morning, according to police. The incident occurred in the Uptown area, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The Minneapolis City Council is reevaluating the liquor license for Reign nightclub in Uptown following a mass shooting that injured nine people. The incident occurred over the weekend, prompting the council's review of the nightclub's license.

A surveillance video captured chaos during a mass shooting in Uptown Minneapolis, where nine people were shot outside Reign Nightclub. The incident, part of two shootings on Sunday, left 14 people injured across the city. Officials emphasized increased police presence and technology to address rising violence.

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown, Chicago, which was shut down, has been granted a 6-month extension to address a long list of compliance issues. The hospital is required to resolve these issues within the extended timeframe.

Minneapolis police are implementing changes in Uptown and Stevens Square following two mass shootings on Sunday. Chief Bill Peterson outlined the department's response and identified East 19th Street and Nicollet as problematic areas.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is searching for 29-year-old Shaquina Latavia Harris, who has been missing since July 2. She was last seen leaving an Atrium hospital in Uptown Charlotte and is believed to have been heading to the Beatties Ford and Woodford Bridge Dr area. Authorities are asking for public assistance in locating her.

CMPD reported no major incidents during Uptown's July 4th celebrations. A total of 28 people were arrested, including 9 adults and 19 juveniles.

A Cook County judge dismissed a lawsuit from Edgewater residents and business owners challenging the city's Broadway rezoning, ruling they failed to demonstrate constitutionally protected harms. The plaintiffs argued the city violated zoning code by not properly notifying property owners and limiting public hearing participation, but the judge found no prejudice or protected property interests were harmed.

Robert Harrington transitions from president of the North Carolina Bar Association to interim mayor of Charlotte. He will be sworn in to serve the remaining 18 months of Mayor Vi Lyles’ term, who is stepping down to spend more time with family. Harrington’s transition from the bar association will be finalized this weekend at its annual meeting in Uptown.

Residents in uptown reported a teen takeover over the weekend, noting the absence of CMPD tower presence. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) enforces a citywide curfew requiring teens aged 13-15 to be off public streets by 11 p.m.

CMPD conducted a crackdown on a Uptown Charlotte event dubbed a 'teen takeover,' resulting in 24 arrests and citations. The gathering involved over 200 teenagers on Saturday night.

Chicago Police are warning of a string of burglaries at retail stores and restaurants in the Loop, Lake View, and Uptown. The incidents are part of a spree targeting businesses in these areas.

Jonathan Wilson fatally shot a condo board president who was attempting to prevent him from violating a restraining order. Wilson was wounded by police and is in critical condition, facing first-degree murder charges. Alderman Silvana Tabares is discussing efforts to reform courts and enhance protections for domestic violence victims.

Jonathan Wilson fatally shot a condo board president who was attempting to prevent him from violating a restraining order. Wilson was wounded by police and faces first-degree murder charges. Alderman Silvana Tabares discusses efforts to reform courts and improve protections for domestic violence victims.

A Chicago man has been charged with the murder of a 63-year-old man following a shooting on the North Side earlier this week. Police confirmed the incident and the subsequent charges.

A man was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting an Uptown condo board president who was protecting a resident from him. The suspect, who had a protective order against him, was shot by police after the incident and has a history of criminal offenses.

Houston City Council approved a new pedestrian and bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown. The $22.5 million shared-use trail and bridge will cross Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou, connecting Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive in the Galleria area.

A Chicago police officer shot a person on the city's North Side on Monday evening, confirmed by a COPA spokesperson to ABC7.

A person died after being shot in a north Charlotte neighborhood early Monday morning on Holly Street. Police found the individual with a gunshot wound and confirmed the death before hospital transport. Authorities classified the incident as 'isolated' with no suspects sought, and it occurred less than 24 hours after two other shootings in Charlotte.

Two suspects were charged after an overnight shooting in Uptown that injured two people. Officers apprehended both individuals, one of whom was found with a firearm.