Charlotte, North Carolina – A tragic shooting incident has left a law enforcement officer dead and several others injured in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday afternoon. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported that numerous officers were struck by gunfire in an active situation on Galway Drive. The incident involved the US Marshals Task Force, composed of officers from various agencies, who were conducting an investigation in the area when they came under fire from a subject.
Details surrounding the shooting, including the number of victims and information on a suspect, have not been released by officials yet. However, multiple victims have been transported to nearby hospitals, and the exchange of gunfire continues at the scene. The ongoing nature of the situation has led to road closures in the area to facilitate emergency response.
Local outlet WSOC-TV 9 reported that a Deputy US Marshal was killed in the shooting, but the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not confirmed the death publicly. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Senator Thom Tillis have both expressed concern and offered support for the affected individuals and their families.
Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area of the shooting as the situation unfolds and have deployed a SWAT team to the scene. With the investigation ongoing, law enforcement agencies are working to gather more information and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty on a daily basis.