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3 law enforcement officers killed after shooting at Charlotte, North Carolina, residence, source says; a suspect is also dead


Three officers have died following a shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, including one deputy US Marshal and two local task force officers, a law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.

Police have not publicly confirmed the deaths. A news conference has been scheduled for 5:40 p.m. ET.

[Previous update, published at 5:29 p.m.]

Authorities have cleared the scene outside a residence in Charlotte, North Carolina, where multiple police officers were shot Monday afternoon, police say.

“The residence on Galway Drive is now clear, and the area is safe. Residents no longer need to shelter in place,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said in a Monday afternoon X post. One suspect was found dead, and two other people were found in the home and are being held by police for questioning, according to the post.

“Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in active situation,” the department had said earlier on X.

The incident took place at the 5000 block of Galway Drive, police said, and a SWAT team was on scene. Police said the “threat is isolated” to that area and asked neighborhood residents to shelter-in-place.

“The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force which is comprised of several agencies in the Charlotte area was attempting to serve a warrant” when shots were fired, according to another X post from the police department.

“Multiple law enforcement officers have been struck by the gunfire and are being transported to the hospital,” police previously said.