In a devastating turn of events, three law enforcement officers lost their lives in a shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident unfolded in northeast Charlotte as officers from a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, comprised of officers from multiple agencies, were conducting an investigation.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department issued a written statement confirming the fatalities, which included a deputy US Marshal and two local task force officers. The shooting occurred at a residence on Galway Drive, where multiple officers were shot Monday afternoon.
While police had not publicly confirmed the deaths, a source familiar with the matter confirmed the tragic loss of lives to CNN. A news conference has been scheduled to provide further details on the incident.
Authorities stated that the residence on Galway Drive has been cleared, and the area is now deemed safe. One suspect was found dead at the scene, and two other individuals from the home are in police custody for questioning.
The incident prompted a swift and comprehensive response from law enforcement, with a SWAT team deployed to the scene. Police assured that the threat was isolated to the specific area and urged neighborhood residents to shelter-in-place as a precautionary measure.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department revealed that the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve a warrant when shots were fired, leading to multiple officers being struck by gunfire and subsequently transported to the hospital.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life, extending condolences to the affected officers and their families. She called for unity within the community to support and pray for those impacted by the harrowing incident.
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