CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New photos taken by Fox News Digital show the devastation left after a deadly shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina, that left four law enforcement officers dead and four others injured.
The brick house was badly damaged in the gunfight. Photos show the entire front of the house destroyed, exposing the interior. Debris is scattered in the front yard.
The shootout occurred Monday afternoon. It all started when the U.S. Marshals Task Force attempted to execute a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police said Terry Clark Hughes Jr., 39, fired at officers from the second floor of his Galway Drive home. He also fired at officers from the front and back of the house. Police said Hughes died at the scene.
Officials said more than 100 shots were fired during the gunfight. Law enforcement, including 12 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers, responded to the residence.
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(LR) Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks, Agent William “Alden” Elliott, Trooper Joshua Eyer, and Agent Samuel “Sam” Poroche on Monday, April 29, 2024, North Carolina He was killed in a police shootout in Charlotte. (U.S. Marshals Service/NCDAC/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department/Sean Rayford/Getty Images via AP)
Investigators told Fox News Digital they are processing evidence at the scene.
So far, investigators have found an AR-15 rifle, a .40-caliber handgun, ammunition and magazines inside the residence after responding to the scene.
The four officers who fell were identified as Deputy Sheriff Thomas M. Weeks Jr. North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) Officers Sam Polosh and William “Alden” Elliott were members of the USMS Fugitive Task Force. and CMPD Police Officer Joshua Eyer.
Officer Christopher Tolley, an 18-year veteran of CMPD, underwent surgery. CMPD says his condition is stable.
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Charlotte residents are in shock after three police officers were killed in a shootout Monday afternoon. (Audrey Conklin/Fox News Digital/Charlotte resident)
Officer Michael Giglio, a three-year veteran of CMPD, was treated for gunshot wounds at the hospital and released Monday.
Officer Jack Blowers has been with CMPD for one year. He was also treated for gunshot wounds at the hospital and released Monday.
Officer Justin Campbell, who has been with CMPD since 2023, was treated for a broken leg and released Monday, CMPD said.
At a news conference Tuesday, CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings gave an emotional update.
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Four police officers were killed in a shootout with police in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Audrey Conklin/Fox News Digital)
“What I’m trying to say is that our system is not quite where it needs to be, but…I think we’re really overwhelmed. We’re overwhelmed with the court system. . . . Our district attorney is overwhelmed by the docket we’ve seen in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and I don’t have an answer for that,” Jennings said.
Mr. Jennings is Gunshots were fired by multiple suspects. Police are continuing to investigate whether there was a second shooter and whether additional charges will be filed.
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Authorities recovered an AR-15 rifle, a .40 caliber handgun, magazines and ammunition from the residence. (Audrey Conklin/Fox News Digital)
Two female persons of interest who were in the home at the time of the shooting, including one 17-year-old boy, were taken into custody Monday afternoon and are fully cooperating with police.
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USMS Director Ron Davis said Tuesday that “more and more is coming to light about this incident, as well as learning how brave these men were.” “You’re going to see examples of their courage and intrepidity. Make no mistake, they represent the best of us. They are truly America’s finest, and we’re here to serve alongside them.” I’m truly honored to be able to serve.”
