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:
NASA is looking for new astronautsElon Musk says AI has 'more positives than negatives' as he launches his own antiI'm a travel expertAstronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, dies aged 93: Air Force threeI've been hit with 40 driving penalties in LondonBiden pledges 'relentless diplomacy' on global challengesI'm a cruise ship workerI've been hit with 40 driving penalties in LondonCome fry with me! The UK's cheapest and priciest airports for a full English breakfast revealedHow to invest to beat tax raids
2.3737s , 6502.28125 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by North Carolina shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant ,Culture Canvas news portal