21-year-old woman shot and killed in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A woman shot and killed in north Charlotte early Monday morning has been identified by police as 21-year-old Sherlyn Drew.

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. on Twin Brook Drive near Gibbon Road.

Police say they responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call and found a woman, later identified as Drew, with a gunshot wound. Medic pronounced her dead on scene.

“This family is going to forever be scarred by losing a loved one,” police said. “So, this holiday will never be the same.”

Police say they’re investigating the case as a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Drew’s family has been notified of her death.

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