The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after five people were shot near Romare Bearden Park. According to police, officers patrolling Romare Bearden Park responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon around 11:30 p.m. tonight. Police say the preliminary information suggests that a suspect fired multiple rounds into a crowd hitting five victims.

All victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has been taken into custody. Locals are asked to avoid the area until the investigation concludes.