Four police officers were killed and four others were injured during the attack Exchange of fire Local authorities announced that violence broke out yesterday, Monday, when police went to arrest a suspect in the southern state of North Carolina.
At least one suspect was found dead in the garden of the house after being found by police officers They returned fireThe Charlotte-Meckleburg Police Department said after the incident, which lasted nearly three hours.
The police came under fire when they went to execute an arrest warrant against a man who had already been convicted
Charlotte NC police officers are now in a heated confrontation#Charlotte #EastCarolina pic.twitter.com/J2fDhUlJFN
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The White House announced that US President Joe Biden expressed his “condolences” and “support” for the families of the dead and injured and their families.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed the killing of the four security forces members.
“Pray for that man.” “He is here doing the Lord's work.” 🚨 New neighbor video shows a chaotic scene outside an east Charlotte home where 3 U.S. Marshals were killed and 5 officers were injured Monday afternoon.https://t.co/QmlyDh3JRn
📷 | Rodney Bazley pic.twitter.com/AW3zbSPquc– Queen City News (@Queen_City_News) April 29, 2024
Officers came under fire when they went to serve an arrest warrant on a previously convicted man wanted for illegal gun possession, Charlotte-Meckleburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters.
A neighbor's video of today's CMPD incident with an audible gunshot. Video via WBTV. #Charlotte Viewer discretion is advised. pic.twitter.com/6n1fNXd6mv
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Police Chief Jennings added that law enforcement returned fire and fatally wounded one of the suspects before more shots were fired from inside the home.
'An absolutely tragic day'
He added that a 17-year-old man and a woman were arrested, describing what happened as an “absolutely tragic day” for the city of Charlotte and law enforcement professionals.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he was “shocked” in a press release issued by his office.
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