# Child killed in Charlotte gunfire

> 4-year-old child dies after multiple homes hit by gunfire in Charlotte.
- Title: Child killed in Charlotte gunfire · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: 4-year-old child dies after multiple homes hit by gunfire in Charlotte. A 4-year-old child died following gunfire that struck several homes in northwest…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/4-year-old-child-killed-after-gunfire-hits-several-homes-police-say
- Published: 2026-09-21T02:42:26.504+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charlotte, gunshot, child, northwest charlotte, police, homicide, news, local
## Gunshot incident
A 4-year-old child was killed after gunfire hit multiple homes in northwest Charlotte.
## Time and location
The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday on Grassy Patch Lane.
## Victim details
Police found two gunshot victims, including 4-year-old Caleb Flax.
## Child's condition
Flax was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
## Second victim
An adult with unknown identity was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
## Investigation status
Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide with no suspect information.
## Key takeaway

A 4-year-old child died following gunfire that struck several homes in northwest Charlotte.