4 security officers killed in US gun attack – 2024-05-02 08:47:41

Four security officers have been killed in a gun attack while on duty in the United States. Law enforcement officers were shot while apprehending a suspect at a home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Four officers were killed and four others were injured. North Carolina officials confirmed this information. This information was given in a BBC report.

At least one of the suspected attackers was found dead in the front yard of a home, police said. Local authorities said two attackers were involved in the incident.

The officers who were killed in the shooting were members of the US Marshals Task Force. Officials said security forces went there with a warrant to arrest a man convicted of possessing firearms. That’s when they were fired at.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said at a news conference that shots were fired at the officers, but they also returned fire. At that time, shots were fired at them continuously from inside the house. He said a high powered rifle was recovered from the spot.

“Today we lost some of our heroes who were working to keep our community safe,” he said. He also said that he has not seen such a terrible attack in the last 30 years.

The police said that two other persons staying in the house are being interrogated. North Kalina Governor Roy Copper confirmed that two of the slain officers were adults serving in the Department of Corrections.

In a statement posted on social media, Johnny Jennings said, “Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and colleagues of the victims of today’s brutal attack.”

Officer Joshua Ayer of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was killed in the attack, police said. He was serving in this department for six years.

Charlotte Mayor V. Liles said he spoke with President Joe Biden about the attack. He expressed condolences to the victims of the incident.

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