Suspect dead after three US Marshals killed and eight officers injured in Charlotte shooting: Live
Three US Marshal Task Force officers were killed and four other officers were injured by gunfire in a Charlotte, North Carolina shooting on Monday afternoon.
Three of the injured officers are in stable condition, while one is in critical condition, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters on Monday evening.
At least one suspected shooter is dead, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. There were two additional people inside the home in east Charlotte. Police have since taken them into custody. The active situation ended around 5 pm local time.
“CMPD and other law enforcement agencies will be at the scene to conduct the investigation,” police said. “Some roadways in the neighborhood will remain closed. Please remain patient and cooperate with officers.”
The US Marshals Task Force, made up of officers from multiple agencies, was “conducting an investigation in the area ...when they were engaged by active gunfire from a subject,” police said.
Officials have yet to release information on the suspect’s identity.
Multiple victims have been transported to nearby hospitals.
Key Points
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GoFundMe page launched to help those affected by Charlotte shooting
01:41 , Mike Bedigan
A GoFundMe page has been launched to help the victims of Monday’s shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“As the community reels from this senseless act of violence, thoughts and prayers pour out for the wounded officers and their families,” the page description reads.
“In response to this devastating event, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to provide support for those affected, offering a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of this tragedy.”
The page has set a target of $250,000.
In pictures: Shootout in Charlotte, NC, that left three US Marshals dead
01:15 , Mike Bedigan
Recap from Charlotte police
Tuesday 30 April 2024 00:34 , Mike Bedigan
Today, we tragically lost 3 U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force members in the line of duty. Five additional officers were struck by gunfire. This includes four CMPD officers and an additional officer from an assisting agency. One of our CMPD officers is still in critical…
— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 29, 2024
Three injured officers stable, one in critical condition
Monday 29 April 2024 23:03 , Katie Hawkinson
Three law enforcement officers were killed on Monday, while another four were injured.
Three of them are in stable condition, while one is in critical condition, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters.
Three total people in house where gunfire began, one dead
Monday 29 April 2024 23:02 , Katie Hawkinson
There were three total people in the house where police were shot at on Monday, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters.
One of the suspected gunmen shot at officers from the front yard of a home — he was subsequently shot and pronounced dead on the scene.
Two additional people inside the home have been taken into police custody, Mr Jennings said.
White House in touch with Charlotte mayor
Monday 29 April 2024 22:59 , Katie Hawkinson
The Charlotte, North Carolina mayor was in touch with the White House today after the shooting that killed three US Marshal Task Force members.
“Today I heard from the White House, about the loss of our officers and the situation that we were having to adjust to,” Mayor Vi Liles said.
Three officers dead, eight total hit by gunfire: police
Monday 29 April 2024 22:56 , Katie Hawkinson
Three US Marshal Task Force members were killed on Monday, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters.
Four other officers were injured, including one officer in critical condition as of Monday evening.
There were multiple suspected gunmen, Mr Jennings added. One suspect was shot at the scene and was later pronounced dead in the front yard of the home.
Neighbour describes incident as ‘gunfire galore'
Monday 29 April 2024 22:36 , Katie Hawkinson
Tyler Wilson, a resident of the neighbourhood where the active shooting unfolded, told local outlet WBTV that police officers came into his home, including one who appeared to use his window to operate a sniper rifle.
Mr Wilson told the outlet an injured officer was dragged through his home by his shoulders. He described the active scene as “gunfire galore,” with officers army-crawling through his backyard.
Police briefing to begin momentarily
Monday 29 April 2024 22:25 , Katie Hawkinson
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will brief the media at 5.40 pm local time — in just under twenty minutes.
Continue following The Independent’s live coverage for updates on the briefing as they’re announced.
Active shooting ends, one suspect dead: police
Monday 29 April 2024 22:11 , Katie Hawkinson
The active shooter situation that resulted in “numerous” injured police officers has now ended, officials said around 5 pm local time.
“At least one shooting suspect was located deceased at the residence after clearing the scene,” the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on X.
The area in eastern Charlotte, North Carolina is now safe and residents no longer need to shelter in place, officials said.
SWAT team continues to work at scene: police
Monday 29 April 2024 21:53 , Katie Hawkinson
A SWAT team continues to work on the scene of an active shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said on Monday afternoon.
“Residents should expect to continue to see a heavy police presence in the area,” the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on X.
Police continue to warn residents to steer clear of area
Monday 29 April 2024 21:35 , Katie Hawkinson
Local police have issued several warnings in the last hour reminding residents to stay away from the shooting scene in eastern Charlotte, North Carolina.
In the last hour, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has posted on X three times warning people to steer clear.
“This is still an active scene,” the department wrote at 4.18 pm local time, over two hours after the incident was first announced. “Please continue to avoid the area.”
Local outlet says armoured vehicle was driving through neighbourhood yards
Monday 29 April 2024 20:58 , Katie Hawkinson
Local outlet WSOC-TV 9 reports their helicopter captured aerial footage of an armoured vehicle driving through yards and knocking over bins in Charlotte.
Officers then removed a person with blood on their shirt before loading them into an ambulance, the outlet reports.
An unknown number of law enforcement officers have been injured. WSOC-TV 9 also reports a Deputy US Marshal was killed in the Charlotte, North Carolina shooting.
Local city officials en route to hospital where injured were taken
Monday 29 April 2024 20:34 , Katie Hawkinson
Charlotte, North Carolina officials are travelling to the hospital where crews took injured officers on Monday afternoon.
Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones are en route to the hospital and monitoring the situation, local outlet WSOC-TV 9 reports.
The same outlet reported a Deputy US Marshal was killed in the shooting. An unknown number of officers have been shot in an “active” gunfire situation, police said.
Deputy US Marshal killed: report
Monday 29 April 2024 20:17 , Katie Hawkinson
Local outlet WSOC-TV 9 reports a Deputy US Marshal was killed in the Charlotte, North Carolina shooting.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has yet to publicly announce the death.
The US Marshals Task Force, made up of officers from multiple agencies, “was conducting an investigation in the area …when they were engaged by active gunfire from a subject,” police said on Monday afternoon.
North Carolina politicians address shooting
Monday 29 April 2024 20:09 , Katie Hawkinson
North Carolina’s governor is monitoring the unfolding shooting in the town of Charlotte.
“I am in contact with law enforcement concerning the tragic shooting in the Charlotte area, and we have offered state resources to help,” North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wrote on X.
Meanwhile, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis said he and his wife are “praying” for residents’ safety.
“An attack in Charlotte on our brave law enforcement officers who swore an oath to protect and serve us all,” Mr Tillis wrote on X.
Several law enforcement officers have been shot and transported to a nearby hospital, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
A SWAT team is on the scene of the “active situation,” officials said.
Police warn residents to stay away from scene
Monday 29 April 2024 20:03 , Katie Hawkinson
As an “active situation” unfolds between US law enforcement and an unknown shooter, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is warning residents to stay away from the scene.
Multiple law enforcement officers have been transported to a nearby hospital after being shot, and a SWAT team is currently on the scene.
The US Marshals Task Force, which is comprised of officers from multiple agencies, was conducting an investigation in the area of the 5000 block of Galway Dr when they were engaged by active gunfire from a subject.
Multiple law enforcement officers have been struck by the…— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 29, 2024
Multiple officers struck by gunfire in active shooting situation in Charlotte
Monday 29 April 2024 20:01 , Kelly Rissman
‘Multiple’ law enforcement officers were shot in Charlotte, North Carolina after an incident erupted, authorities said.
“Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in active situation in the 5000 block of Galway Drive,” the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on Monday afternoon.
Police are urging people to avoid the area. “Many roads are closed for faster ambulance transport,”authorities noted.
Thirty minutes after the initial report, police wrote that the US Marshals Task Force, made up of officers from multiple agencies, “was conducting an investigation in the area …when they were engaged by active gunfire from a subject.”
