CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm, police said.
Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood Monday afternoon to rescue the first wave of downed officers were wounded as a second shooter began firing on them after they killed the wanted man, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said.
“Today we lost some heroes who were out simply trying to keep our community safe,” Jennings said at a news conference.
After a three-hour standoff, the suburban Charlotte home was torn open. Armored vehicles smashed into it, ripping off windows and entire doorways that were left broken. Several armored vehicles were parked across yards, some with tree branches dangling off them.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Interview: China responsible, proactive player in global climate governance, says Kuwaiti expertChinese border port Hunchun's cargo volumes set record high in Q1U.S. California's homelessness keeps rising: reportPalestinian death toll rises to 22,438 in Gaza: ministryDubois, Roy end long goal droughts to propel Kings to 3Lightning, rainXinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023Two people die in south India amid heavy rains ahead of cyclone MichaungChinese border port Hunchun's cargo volumes set record high in Q1Palestinian president refuses Israel's plans to occupy parts of Gaza
2.9958s , 6515.2578125 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by North Carolina shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant ,Stellar Standpoint news portal