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.
Justin Timberlake set to bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Australia in 2025
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore
Christy Turlington, 55, showcases her age
Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore
Here are 14 players to watch next season across the Atlantic Coast Conference
Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad
'Deadpool & Wolverine' is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe