Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating three deadly shootings in the Steele Creek Division that happened in about 25 hours over the weekend of Oct. 24-25. Four people died. They were among five people killed in shootings across Charlotte in that span, the Charlotte Observer reported. CMPD has not said that the three Steele Creek cases are connected to each other.

Ridge Creek Drive: two killed, two hurt

Just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, officers answered a call in the 10000 block of Ridge Creek Drive and found four people with apparent gunshot wounds, CMPD said. Two died at the scene: Ariel Isaac Rodriquez-Pineda, 19, and a 16-year-old whose name was not released. Luis Martinez, 19, had life-threatening injuries, and another 16-year-old had injuries that were not life-threatening.

The scene is in the Ridge Creek Distribution Center, just east of Carowinds Boulevard, the Observer reported. Detective Condron is the lead detective (report 20261025-0350-00). No arrest had been announced as of Monday morning.

Simril Court: man dies after townhome shooting

At about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, officers found Abdullah Hamid, 52, with a gunshot wound in the 16000 block of Simril Court. He died after being taken to a hospital, WBTV reported. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in that case, WSOC reported.

High Meadow Lane: man killed early Saturday

Shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, officers responding to a call about a gun being fired in the 700 block of High Meadow Lane found Zachary Howie, 35, who died at the scene, CMPD said. Detective Moore is the lead detective (report 20261024-0252-01).

How to share information

CMPD asks anyone with information to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak with a Homicide Unit detective. You can leave a tip anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

We'll update Steele Creek news as police release more. For more on the area, see our Steele Creek neighborhood guide.

Sources: CMPD, Ridge Creek Drive release; CMPD, High Meadow Lane release; Charlotte Observer; WBTV; WSOC