UPDATE - 6:15 PM Eastern:
Law enforcement officials in Charlotte report that three U.S. Marshalls were killed in the incident, and five officers were injured, with one of those being in critical condition.
UPDATE:
The residence the shooter fired from has been cleared, and the area is safe. One shooter was located deceased. Occupants of the home are now being questioned by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
The residence on Galway Drive is now clear, and the area is safe. Residents no longer need to shelter in place.
— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 29, 2024
At least one shooting suspect was located deceased at the residence after clearing the scene.
CMPD is questioning two other occupants of the home.
CMPD and other…
Multiple law enforcement officers, including federal U.S. Marshals, have reportedly been injured in an active shooting situation in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Active Investigation in the North Tryon Division https://t.co/z7JGJitFKT
— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 29, 2024
The shooting began during a U.S. Marshals Task Force investigation in the area.
Multiple police officers were struck by gunfire during a U.S. Marshals Task Force investigation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday afternoon, according to police.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported that "numerous" officers were shot at the scene in the 5000 block of Galway Drive, which is in the Shannon Park neighborhood. The shooting began when the U.S. Marshals Task Force attempted to serve a warrant, police said.
The U.S. Marshals Task Force was then "engaged by active gunfire from a subject," according to authorities. As of 3:35 p.m., the situation was still considered active and multiple victims were transported to local hospitals.
While the nature of the investigation has not been released to the media, the U.S. Marshals Service has primary responsibility for judicial security, custody and transport of federal prisoners, witness protection, and serving asset forfeiture proceedings. It's not clear whether this exercise involved a known federal fugitive, although the Marshal's Service has been historically responsible for over half of all federal fugitive apprehensions.
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As of this writing, there is no information available as to how many officers were hit, what their conditions are, nor has any information been released about the shooter.
It's unclear exactly how many officers were injured or what their conditions are. On Monday afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper confirmed that his office was aware of the shooting.
"I am in contact with law enforcement concerning the tragic shooting in the Charlotte area, and we have offered state resources to help," Cooper wrote on X.
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