Four police officers were killed this Monday in a shootout during an operation to arrest a fugitivewho also died, which occurred in Charlotte (North Carolina, United States), according to authorities.
In addition to the deceased agents, There are four other police officers wounded by gunshots. Two suspects were arrested.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. local time (5:30 p.m. GMT) when a group of police officers United States Marshals Service prepared to execute the arrest warrant for illegal possession of weapons by a fugitive.
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“When they approached that individual they were met with gunshots,” the man explained at a press conference. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennnings.
The deputies shot down the fugitive in the front yard of the house, but “received more shots” from inside.
Three sheriffs died in that shooting and Four other officers were injured (another sheriff and three Charlotte local police officers).
A fourth agent, a local police officer who had been seriously injured, He died hours later in the hospital.
After a “long confrontation”, The police arrested two people inside the house.
“We are now trying to determine what exactly happened inside the residence“Jennings detailed.
United States President Joe Biden spoke with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and the North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to express his condolences.
