Charlotte: Three Law Enforcement Officers Killed, Five Injured in Shooting Incident

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Charlotte, North Carolina, was rocked by a shooting incident that claimed the lives of three law enforcement officers, including one deputy US Marshal and two local task force officers. The incident, which occurred at a residence on Galway Drive, left a total of eight officers wounded, sending shockwaves through the community and law enforcement agencies alike.

 

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, the shooting unfolded as members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force were serving a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Upon approaching the residence, the officers were met with gunfire from a "high-powered rifle," prompting them to return fire in self-defense. Tragically, the suspect was fatally shot in the front yard of the house.

 

However, the situation took a devastating turn as officers encountered additional gunfire from inside the residence. Despite their efforts to respond, three members of the US Marshals task force lost their lives in the line of duty. Four Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers were also injured in the exchange, with one officer currently in critical condition, fighting for his life in the hospital.

 

As authorities work tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, Chief Jennings refrained from naming the fallen officers out of respect for their families, who are being notified of the tragic loss. Meanwhile, two individuals considered "people of interest" are being questioned by police as part of the ongoing investigation.

 

While the immediate threat has been neutralized, Mayor Vi Lyles expressed profound sadness over the incident and called for solidarity and support for the injured officers and their families. The shooting has cast a shadow over the city, reminding residents of the inherent risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

 

As the community grapples with grief and shock, authorities emphasize the need for unity and cooperation in the face of adversity. While details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, the resilience and bravery displayed by the fallen officers serve as a poignant reminder of their unwavering commitment to protecting and serving their community.

 

In the aftermath of this tragedy, the city of Charlotte mourns the loss of three dedicated law enforcement officers and stands in solidarity with their colleagues as they navigate through this challenging time.

 

 

2024-04-30

 

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[Chomper Higgot]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Tragically, the suspect was fatally shot in the front yard of the house.

I’m guessing that’s another AI fail.

[ThaiFelix]

Need more guns obviously!                  

 

[BangkokReady]

7 minutes ago, ThaiFelix said:

Need more guns obviously!

 

I assume you're being sarcastic, but how is this not a glaring example of why the police (and law-abiding citizens) in America needs lots of guns?  (The criminals don't have legal guns, so there's no way to reduce their guns.)

 

How would this have been better if there were fewer legal guns in America?

[Purdey]

Thoughts and prayers.

A good guy with a gun etc.

[BangkokReady]

Very sad, as these guys were just trying to keep people safe. 

 

Doubly sad is that no doubt some will celebrate the death of police and not realise that these kinds of incidents which police face regularly are why they are so keen on people doing as they are told and not making it seem like they're about to do something dangerous.

[Gandtee]

16 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

I assume you're being sarcastic, but how is this not a glaring example of why the police (and law-abiding citizens) in America needs lots of guns?  (The criminals don't have legal guns, so there's no way to reduce their guns.)

 

How would this have been better if there were fewer legal guns in America?

Ban all guns other than for farmers living out in the sticks that rely on hunting game for food, or shooting vermin. Anyone found owning a gun and not having a license, receiving an automatic one year prison sentence and the gun confiscated. In the UK I had a gun license for rabbit shooting but no gun. I used a friends gun. I had to renew the license annually. I had it for one year and forgot to go to the police station to renew it. A week after it lapsed, a copper came to the door and asked for my license. I had to go to the police station and explain why I hadn't renewed it. I cancelled the license. I'm not a gun lover anyway. The point I'm making is that in the UK, and Australia I believe, there is strict control over guns and anyone possessing one illegally will go to jail. The Brits  don't arm teachers in schools!

[BangkokReady]

1 minute ago, Gandtee said:

The point I'm making is that in the UK, and Australia I believe, there is strict control over guns and anyone possessing one illegally will go to jail.

 

 The UK and Australia are islands and also don't have the history of gun-ownership that America has.  The cases don't compare. 

 

Banning guns in America would lead to only the criminals having guns.  It wouldn't work.

[PETERTHEEATER]

What is the legal difference under US law between a high-powered rifle and a low-powered rifle?

[impulse]

10 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

What is the legal difference under US law between a high-powered rifle and a low-powered rifle?

 

There is none.

 

Typically, any centerfire rifle will be referred to as high power. But it could also be a reference to semi-auto vs bolt action in this article. There's very little consistency in reporting.

 

Edit: There are hunting laws that forbid hunting with low power rimfire rifles for big game.

 

 

Edited April 30 by impulse

[JulesMad]

All these killings are every-day-news in usa; sad for those involved, but hardly news...

[morrobay]

12 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

 

 

12 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

What is the legal difference under US law between a high-powered rifle and a low-powered rifle?

 Ballistically high power starts at .270 and up. .30-06, .300 Win mag. Low power are like .30 -30 , .308, the AK 47 round.  The press calls all rifles " high power" Of course they are more powerful than a handgun round.Ie a .30-30 Winchester is more powerful than a .357 magnum hangun

Edited April 30 by morrobay

[This Guy]

1 hour ago, BangkokReady said:

 

 The UK and Australia are islands and also don't have the history of gun-ownership that America has.  The cases don't compare. 

 

Banning guns in America would lead to only the criminals having guns.  It wouldn't work.

First of all Australia is also a continent. Second, what difference does it make if a country is an Island or not?! In Oz we had a high ownership of firearms up until the Port Arthur Massacre (google is your friend) we actually led the world in Mass shootings at that time, however when the government said "enough is enough" Aussies basically said "Okay" instead of quoting some back-dated "const-ar-tooshon-all" right

[mrfill]

2 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

 The UK and Australia are islands and also don't have the history of gun-ownership that America has.  The cases don't compare. 

 

Banning guns in America would lead to only the criminals having guns.  It wouldn't work.

What about Canada then?

Deaths from gun violence - 0.57 deaths per 100000 compared to the US's 4.31 deaths per 100000. With broadly similar gun laws.

 

 

[BangkokReady]

31 minutes ago, This Guy said:

First of all Australia is also a continent.

 

How does that change anything?  It doesn't have a massive porous border with a country that people are constantly smuggling guns and drugs through.

 

31 minutes ago, This Guy said:

Second, what difference does it make if a country is an Island or not?!

 

See above comment.

31 minutes ago, This Guy said:

In Oz we had a high ownership of firearms up until the Port Arthur Massacre (google is your friend) we actually led the world in Mass shootings at that time, however when the government said "enough is enough" Aussies basically said "Okay" instead of quoting some back-dated "const-ar-tooshon-all" right

 

Yeah, so it was easy to clear up the guns, unlike it would be in the US.

 

Your comment seems to be supporting my point...

Edited April 30 by BangkokReady

[BangkokReady]

15 minutes ago, mrfill said:

What about Canada then?

Deaths from gun violence - 0.57 deaths per 100000 compared to the US's 4.31 deaths per 100000. With broadly similar gun laws.

 

Sorry, I think you're talking about gun crime, while I was talking about how difficult it would be to ban guns.

[Gandtee]

2 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

 The UK and Australia are islands and also don't have the history of gun-ownership that America has.  The cases don't compare. 

 

Banning guns in America would lead to only the criminals having guns.  It wouldn't work.

But as I understand it many of the shootings are from legally owned guns and NRA are rubbing their hands together. All very sad.. 

[impulse]

29 minutes ago, This Guy said:

First of all Australia is also a continent. Second, what difference does it make if a country is an Island or not?! In Oz we had a high ownership of firearms up until the Port Arthur Massacre (google is your friend) we actually led the world in Mass shootings at that time, however when the government said "enough is enough" Aussies basically said "Okay" instead of quoting some back-dated "const-ar-tooshon-all" right

 

What's missing is the fact that this guy was a felon, and already barred from possessing a firearm.  The cops that were killed included members of a "fugitive task force", and they were tasked with arresting him for a firearm violation.  Which a typical American sees as proof that gun laws only keep guns from law abiding citizens.

 

And from a pragmatic standpoint, with more guns than people, anybody who believes that they can confiscate all (300 million +) guns (especially from the bad guys) is sadly deluded.  This incident is proof...

 

Get rid of thug culture in the USA, then come back and we'll have a discussion about the average American agreeing to give up our ability to defend ourselves.  But it ain't gonna happen.

 

[Gandtee]

2 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

What's missing is the fact that this guy was a felon, and already barred from possessing a firearm.  The cops that were killed included members of a "fugitive task force", and they were tasked with arresting him for a firearm violation.  Which a typical American sees as proof that gun laws only keep guns from law abiding citizens.

 

And from a pragmatic standpoint, with more guns than people, anybody who believes that they can confiscate all (300 million +) guns (especially from the bad guys) is sadly deluded.  This incident is proof...

 

Get rid of thug culture in the USA, then come back and we'll have a discussion about the average American agreeing to give up our ability to defend ourselves.  But it ain't gonna happen.

 

If a burglar knows the houseowner has a gun, he will most probably carry one himself. In the UK, If he carries a gun to burgle a house or raid a bank he will be in deep brown stuff if he is caught. 

[JingerBen]

13 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

If a burglar knows the houseowner has a gun, he will most probably carry one himself. In the UK, If he carries a gun to burgle a house or raid a bank he will be in deep brown stuff if he is caught. 

If a burglar knows the houseowner has a gun, he will most probably choose another house to burgle.

[Gandtee]

2 hours ago, impulse said:

 

What's missing is the fact that this guy was a felon, and already barred from possessing a firearm.  The cops that were killed included members of a "fugitive task force", and they were tasked with arresting him for a firearm violation.  Which a typical American sees as proof that gun laws only keep guns from law abiding citizens.

 

And from a pragmatic standpoint, with more guns than people, anybody who believes that they can confiscate all (300 million +) guns (especially from the bad guys) is sadly deluded.  This incident is proof...

 

Get rid of thug culture in the USA, then come back and we'll have a discussion about the average American agreeing to give up our ability to defend ourselves.  But it ain't gonna happen.

 

'Get rid of thug culture.?' I think you have to start from the top.

[Gandtee]

7 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’m guessing that’s another AI fail.

Tragically?

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, impulse said:

 

There is none.

 

Typically, any centerfire rifle will be referred to as high power. But it could also be a reference to semi-auto vs bolt action in this article. There's very little consistency in reporting.

 

Edit: There are hunting laws that forbid hunting with low power rimfire rifles for big game.

 

 

Judging from that, someone described by media a 'heavilly armed' must have a howitzer on their back.😋

[Hanuman2547]

In an update to the headline, it is now four law enforcement officers that have been killed with four that are injured during this incident.  

[ThaiFelix]

On 4/30/2024 at 1:05 PM, BangkokReady said:

 

I assume you're being sarcastic, but how is this not a glaring example of why the police (and law-abiding citizens) in America needs lots of guns?  (The criminals don't have legal guns, so there's no way to reduce their guns.)

 

How would this have been better if there were fewer legal guns in America?

Yes I was obviously being sarcastic because obviously, as so many have proven before, less guns equals less killings.  The difficulty is applying it to a state in continually induced paranoia.

[metisdead]

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