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.
I visited the most crowded island on Earth
Set to win presidential election, Putin vows to achieve national goals
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro
HK, Macao children representatives visit landmarks in Beijing
Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?
Maglev line opens to tourists in Fenghuang
Sale continues dominant run as Braves beat Padres 3
Sophie Morgan suddenly quits ITV show Loose Women as she reveals plans for emigration
Tourism featuring ASEAN cultures heats up in border region