CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people were killed on Thursday afternoon at a hotel in Charlotte that was closed about a year ago due to “unsafe” conditions .

As of this writing, no arrests have been made, and the victims have not been identified.

What we know

The deadly double shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Lamplighter Inn along Eddleman Road in northwest Charlotte.

Upon arrival, officers said they found two people who had been shot. Paramedics rushed them to a local hospital, where they later died.

Police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Neighbor unsurprised by violence at hotel

Arthur Brooks lives up the road from where Thursday’s double homicide took place. He said he’s not surprised by the deadly shooting.

“I’ve seen the police cars

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