Officer-Involved Shooting in the North Tryon Division
Published on October 03, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, October 3, 2024) – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting a CMPD officer-involved shooting investigation in the 1300 block of W. Sugar Creek Rd. in the North Tryon Division.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, shortly before 6:30 p.m., North Tryon Division Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) was conducting patrols in the high crime area of the 1300 block of W. Sugar Creek Rd. Preliminary information indicates the officers saw the suspect in possession of a firearm and know him to be a convicted felon. North Tryon Division CRU initiated contact with the known violent felon after observing him with a firearm prior to making contact.
Upon making contact with the suspect, a brief struggle ensued. Officers perceived an imminent deadly threat and one officer discharged their firearm striking the suspect. The suspect was in possession of two firearms; both were recovered on scene. The suspect was transported by MEDIC with life-threatening injuries.
All officers on scene were unharmed.
The suspect has an extensive violent criminal history including attempted murder and murder.
The SBI is the lead investigative body. The officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation as is standard protocol.
As is standard procedure with any officer involved shooting, the Internal Affairs Bureau will conduct a separate but parallel investigation.
Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command, Homicide Unit, Charlotte Fire Department, MEDIC, Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office and Peer Support also assisted.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops it will be released by the NCSBI or by CMPD’s Public Affairs. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to relay information. The public can also leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20241003-1823-01.
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