CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three U.S. Marshals were killed and five officers were injured Monday afternoon when a suspect opened fire during a U.S. Marshals Task Force investigation in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department initially reported that “numerous” officers were shot at the scene in the 5000 block of Galway Drive in the Shannon Park neighborhood. One suspect in the shooting was found dead, and authorities are currently investigating whether multiple shooters were involved.
In addition to the three U.S. Marshals Task Force officers who died, four Charlotte police officers were injured. One police officer was seriously injured.
“At least one shooting suspect was found dead in the residence after clearing the scene. CMPD is questioning two other residents of the home,” police wrote in a statement to X.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced that multiple officers were shot and killed Monday afternoon. (citizen app)
Police said the shooting began when a U.S. Marshals task force attempted to execute a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The U.S. Marshals task force then “came under active gunfire from the subject,” authorities said.
All injured officers were taken to the hospital. At 2:23 p.m., police confirmed that a SWAT team had arrived at the scene and asked residents to remain inside their homes.
Police say: “Please avoid the area.” “Many roads are closed to allow for rapid transport of ambulances. Please cooperate with the authorities.”
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Charlotte police said “numerous” officers were injured at the scene and were immediately taken to the hospital. (citizen app)
On Monday afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper confirmed that his office was aware of the shooting.
“I have been in contact with law enforcement regarding the tragic shootings in the Charlotte area and have provided state resources to assist,” Cooper wrote to X.
Residents in the 5000 block of Galway Drive are asked to stay indoors. (citizen app)
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for more information, but no new details were available.
Fox News Digital’s Brooke Curto contributed to this report.
