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North Carolina: 4 police officers were killed in an exchange of gunfire while executing an arrest warrant

North Carolina: 4 police officers were killed in an exchange of gunfire while executing an arrest warrant

Four police officers were killed and four others were injured during the attack Exchange of fire Local authorities announced that violence broke out yesterday, Monday, when police went to arrest a suspect in the southern state of North Carolina.

At least one suspect was found dead in the garden of the house after being found by police officers They returned fireThe Charlotte-Meckleburg Police Department said after the incident, which lasted nearly three hours.

The police came under fire when they went to execute an arrest warrant against a man who had already been convicted

The White House announced that US President Joe Biden expressed his “condolences” and “support” for the families of the dead and injured and their families.

The Ministry of Justice confirmed the killing of the four security forces members.

Officers came under fire when they went to serve an arrest warrant on a previously convicted man wanted for illegal gun possession, Charlotte-Meckleburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters.

Police Chief Jennings added that law enforcement returned fire and fatally wounded one of the suspects before more shots were fired from inside the home.

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'An absolutely tragic day'

He added that a 17-year-old man and a woman were arrested, describing what happened as an “absolutely tragic day” for the city of Charlotte and law enforcement professionals.

Attorney General Merrick Garland said he was “shocked” in a press release issued by his office.

Source: Accuracy