Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Gun battle with fugitive in Charlotte, North Carolina leaves four police officers dead and four others injured

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Four law enforcement officers were tragically shot to death and four others were wounded in a gun battle while serving a fugitive arrest warrant at a house in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident unfolded when the fugitive opened fire on officers as they arrived at the residence, leading to a deadly exchange of gunfire. The fugitive was fatally shot during the confrontation, and two other suspects were apprehended after a standoff.

President Biden was briefed on the incident and spoke with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper in the aftermath of the tragedy. Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed that three of the fallen officers were part of a U.S. Marshals Task Force, while the fourth officer was from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

In a press conference, Joshua Eyer, a six-year veteran of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, was identified as one of the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The U.S. Justice Department also revealed that one of the slain officers was a deputy U.S. marshal.

The officers were attempting to serve a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon when they came under fire. Despite the tragic outcome, Jennings praised the officers as heroes who were dedicated to keeping the community safe.

In response to the shooting, President Biden called for stronger measures to combat gun violence, urging Congress to enact legislation banning assault weapons, implementing universal background checks, and passing a national red flag law. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty.

Taylor Swifts New Album Release Health issues from using ACs Boston Marathon 2024 15 Practical Ways To Save Money