CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm, police said. Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood Monday afternoon to rescue the first wave of downed officers were wounded as a second shooter began firing on them after they killed the wanted man, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said. “Today we lost some heroes who were out simply trying to keep our community safe,” Jennings said at a news conference. After a three-hour standoff, the suburban Charlotte home was torn open. Armored vehicles smashed into it, ripping off windows and entire doorways that were left broken. Several armored vehicles were parked across yards, some with tree branches dangling off them. |
Exploited migrants: New language rules may force workers still in debt to leave NZWhat is happening with the NZ housing market this week?Local board opposes boundary change for Ōtara communitySchools not equipped to be community hubs in disaster responsesLabour MP Ginny Andersen formally apologises after bullying accusationMinistry for Primary Industries aims to slash consultant spend by 34 percent to cut costsAUKUS Pillar Two: Defence Minister Judith Collins meets with top US military contractor60 migrants die in dinghy in Mediterranean, survivors sayMore than 350 school building projects under review, Ministry of Education documents showPerson in critical condition after two