Teen fatally wounded in northeast Charlotte

A 14-year-old girl has died after being shot Sunday afternoon in northeast Charlotte. Authorities have identified the victim as Vanessa Sarai Santos Garcia. 

According to a statement by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, around 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Olando Street in response to an assault with a deadly weapon call.

Once police arrived, they found the teen, inside a house, with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers attempted to save the girl’s life, but Medic pronounced her dead on the scene. 

CMPD arrested and charged 18-year-old Junio Alexis Ramos Estrada on counts of involuntary manslaughter, statutory rape and possession of a stolen firearm.

Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak with a homicide detective, or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.