Sources tell Channel 9 that 3 deputy U.S. Marshals were killed Monday in what police are calling an “active” situation in east Charlotte.
“Numerous” law enforcement officers were shot, police said. A source told Channel 9 at least three officers and one suspect were hurt.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared news of the shooting just before 2 p.m. They said it happened while the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was trying to serve a warrant in a neighborhood along Galway Drive.
Around 2:15 p.m., CMPD said “multiple” people have been taken to local hospitals and an active investigation is underway.
Read minute-by-minute updates below:
3:47 p.m.
CMPD said the threat is isolated to the area near the 5000 block of Galway Drive.
Police asked neighbors to continue sheltering in place and asked everyone else to continue avoiding the area.
3:41 p.m.
CMPD said the shooting happened while the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was trying to serve a warrant in the 5000 block of Galway Drive.
Police again said the scene was still active and will release more information shortly.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said the lockdowns at their schools hve been lifted.
