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- Live: Procession for fallen officer Alden Elliott
- WEATHER ALERT: Severe storms, heavy rain possible Thursday
- Video: People pull bear cubs from tree in North Carolina to take selfies
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- NC county board chair removed from position
- Lexington police arrest shooting suspect
As officers approached the suspect, the man opened fire, striking multiple officers. As officers returned fire, more shots struck additional officers. "We have two people of interest at the police station that are being questioned right now," Police Chief Johnny Jennings said during the presser. "And we have confirmed that the individual that was set up that we were serving the warrant on was the individual who fired the initial shots and was deceased in the front yard at the end of all of this." CMPD has confirmed Officer Joshua Eyer has passed away tonight from his injuries after being shot in the line of duty this afternoon while assisting other officers with the apprehension of a suspect.
Live: Procession for fallen officer Alden Elliott
Three other Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers were also shot. -- An attempt to serve a warrant turned deadly Monday when a deputy U.S. marshal and three other members of a task force were shot and killed in Charlotte. Marshals Task Force – one deputy and two task force officers – were killed in the shootout. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) confirmed to Fox News Digital that an officer from its department also died from his injuries later Monday evening. An original police call made over the radio on Monday indicated that multiple officers were shot and wounded during a barricade situation.
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WEATHER ALERT: Severe storms, heavy rain possible Thursday
The governor was in Charlotte and was speaking to the families of the slain and injured officers. The CMPD's Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) then began negotiations with other occupants in the house. A standoff began and lasted for several hours. That included armored vehicles crashing into the suburban home in a tree-lined neighborhood and tearing off doorways and windows.
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“Today we lost some heroes who were out simply trying to keep our community safe,” Jennings said at a news conference. The Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is headquartered in Charlotte with 70 federal, state and local agencies. Fugitive task forces are collaborations between agencies to find and arrest suspects in crimes. The regional task force has apprehend more than 8,900 fugitives within six years, the U.S. The Marshal’s Service confirmed one of its agents was killed. Two officers from the state Department of Adult Correction were also killed, said North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Marshals Task Force attempted to serve a warrant for firearm possession by a convicted felon. During a Monday evening press briefing, authorities said the recipient of the warrant was the one who initially opened fire. That suspect, who was later identified as 39-year-old Terry Clark Hughes, Jr., was killed in the shootout, police said. Elliott was one of four law enforcement officers killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant in a neighborhood in Charlotte.
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"I am in contact with law enforcement concerning the tragic shooting in the Charlotte area, and we have offered state resources to help," Cooper wrote on X. "Avoid the area," the police department said. "Many roads are closed for faster ambulance transport. Please cooperate with authorities."
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The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The neighborhood, of one– and two-story, brick homes and small trimmed lawns, is very safe, said Alex Rivera, who lives on a street nearby. A second person then fired on officers from inside the home where a high-powered rifle was found, Jennings added. By Monday evening, community members had placed several flowers outside the US Marshals headquarters in Charlotte. An American flag outside the building was also lowered to half-staff.
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But claps of thunder, lightning and a severe weather warning from the National Weather Service led to the event being canceled. Former President Donald Trump, who is the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee for president, has canceled a rally in Wilmington because of severe weather. Sam Poloche and Alden Elliott were both 14-year NC Department of Adult Correction veterans. They were task force officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force. Authorities did not say exactly how many officers were struck by gunfire.
The Overland Park Police Dept. mourns the loss of four Charlotte North Carolina law enforcement officers. These officers died as heroes and made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to our state. We remember them, we honor their service, we send our deepest condolences to their families and friends, and we pray for healing for all affected by this tragic incident. In March 2007, two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers were killed while responding to a domestic dispute by someone not directly involved in the fight. Demeatrius Antonio Montgomery is serving a life sentence in the killings of officers Jeffrey Shelton and Sean Clark.
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On Monday afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper confirmed that his office was aware of the shooting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.
Four police officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North Carolina home, police said. “I am deeply saddened by the shooting that occurred that involved Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers and US Marshals today,” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyes said in a statement. “I ask that all Charlotteans keep them, the other injured officers, and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Police say as the task force tried to serve a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, they were met with gunfire, and officers returned fire.
They loved their work, and were passionate about their roles in protecting our communities. One suspect had a ‘high-powered rifle’ according to CMPD. CMPD is leading the investigation into what happened. Marshall Task Force are dead after serving a warrant in Charlotte. Marshals Task Force were carrying out the investigation in a suburban neighborhood when “a subject” began firing at them, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
The weather service said damage to trees and power lines is possible. The Overland Park Police Department confirmed that Ofc. William “Alden” Elliott began his career in law enforcement with the department on Aug. 11, 2008. OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A 15-year law enforcement veteran shot to death on Monday in North Carolina had ties to the Kansas City area. We live, work and play right here in the Cape Fear.
Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Download the WWAY News and StormTrack 3 Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. Sam Poloche joined our NCDAC Special Operations and Intelligence Unit in 2013 and Alden Elliott followed in 2016, each after serving several years as probation/parole officers.
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