Deceased suspect identified in fatal shooting of four officers in N C.

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• Charlotte community receives support locally, nationally
• CMPD asking for public's help finding car linked to deadly shooting
• law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say
• Charlotte community mourns loss of officers in deadly shooting: 'No apologies for my tears'
• ALDEN ELLIOT AND SAM POLOCHE
• What we know about the suspect in the Charlotte police ambush

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. “We’ve been here such a long time — you raise your children here — and then all the sudden you have this tragedy,” said Yearly Washington, who has lived in the neighborhood for 35 years.

Charlotte community receives support locally, nationally

On Saturday, police were called to a home in the 4800 block of Sadler Road in the far western part of the city, between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the Catawba River, on reports of domestic violence. There, they found 58-year-old Samuel Sherrod Gregory suffering from a gunshot wound. Again, officers tried to provide aid, but Gregory was later pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. One of the injured officers, Christopher Tolley, underwent surgery for a gunshot wound and was in the hospital Tuesday. Hughes also allegedly injured four other officers in the shootout before he was fatally shot in the front yard of the home where officers had attempted to serve him.

CMPD asking for public's help finding car linked to deadly shooting

One other member of the task force, which is made up of federal agents and other officers from across the region was injured. The Marshal’s Service confirmed one of its agents was killed. Two officers from the state Department of Adult Correction also were killed, said North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. The governor was in Charlotte and was speaking to the families of the officers killed and hurt. The last marshal killed in the line of duty was in November 2018. Chase White was shot in Tucson, Arizona, by a man wanted for stalking local law enforcement.

law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say

Sunday, police said they were called to the 1700 block of Harland Street, near the Oakdale area north of Brookshire Boulevard, for a noise complaint. When they got there, they found 34-year-old Sir Marquise Battle shot to death inside of a house. Two other people at the scene had what police described as life-threatening injuries and were rushed to local hospitals by paramedics. Three other Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers who responded to the scene were shot while trying to rescue the wounded officers. Police in North Carolina say several officers on a task force trying to serve a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina, have been struck by gunfire Monday afternoon. Weeks also worked on the fugitive task force and was helping apprehend a suspect when he was killed on Monday.

"It was just last month I was in this very room congratulating Officer Eyer for becoming officer of the month in April," Police Chief Johnny Jennings said. "And he certainly dedicated his life and gave his life to serve our citizens."

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The violence broke out as the task force was serving a warrant on a suspect in possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The subject, who was not publicly identified, began shooting with a high-powered rifle, Jennings said. Task force members returned fire and killed the suspect in the home's front yard, he said. The secretary of the state Adult Corrections Department identified two of the other people killed as Samuel Poloche and William "Alden" Elliott, both of whom had been with the department for 14 years and were on the marshals task force. Hughes was arrested in June 2012 after a high-speed chase in Alamance County, which is east of Greensboro and west of Raleigh-Durham. Deputies said Hughes led them on a chase at speeds over 100 mph after turning around to avoid a checkpoint.

Authorities eventually shot Hughes, who was pronounced dead on the front lawn. At least 12 Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers fired their weapons during the incident, all of whom are on paid administrative leave, the department said in a statement Tuesday. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles stood at the pulpit of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church addressing a room of about 50 gathered for a prayer vigil the day after four law enforcement officers, including three on a U.S. Marshals Task Force, were killed and four other officers were injured in a shootout at a suburban home in east Charlotte.

What we know about the suspect in the Charlotte police ambush

"Our challenge to this community is take make sure that 3-year-old son grows up knowing his dad," Lyles said. "His dad was a law enforcement officer, he was a hero, he was someone that we should be proud to know and speak of." Search obituaries and death notices from Charlotte, North Carolina, brought to you by Echovita.com. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and express your feelings by leaving condolence messages. You can also send flowers or thoughtful gifts to commemorate your loved ones.Stay updated with the latest announcements on the passing of a loved one in Charlotte, North Carolina by liking and following our Facebook page.

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Christopher Hargrett, 37, and Eric Adams, 56, were identified as the victims. WCNC Charlotte is committed to reporting on the many issues facing the communities we serve. We tell the stories of people working to solve persistent social problems.

Authorities on Tuesday identified the deceased suspect in the killing of four law enforcement officers who were shot trying to serve him with a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Four members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were also shot, one of whom died from his injuries on Monday night, the police said on social media. The officer, Joshua Eyer, who had been with the department for six years, was helping other officers arrest the suspect when he was shot, the police said. Tuesday afternoon, she stood in front of the damaged house and marveled at the destruction.

(WBTV) – A deadly crash in west Charlotte early Wednesday morning snarled traffic on a portion of Interstate 85 for several hours. He was arrested on multiple drug charges in 2021 and was charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest in connection with a Jan. 6 incident in Lincoln County. Officers Michael Giglio and Jack Blowers were treated for gunshot wounds and released Monday. Officer Justin Campbell, who suffered a broken foot, was released Tuesday, authorities said.

At the time, he was wanted on several warrants in numerous counties for failing to appear in court. He spent nearly a year in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and speeding to elude arrest. At the time of the shootings on Monday, the task force was trying to serve warrants out of Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Person counties, according to Beam, who has an officer on the task force, too. Two other people were found inside the house after Hughes was killed, according to police. CMPD hasn't identified either person, and CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings said Tuesday they are not charged at this time.

On Wednesday, CMPD released surveillance photos of a black Mercedes-Benz C250 that is believed to be connected to Willard's killing. The vehicle has North Carolina license plate TJV-4843. "I am deeply saddened by the shooting that occurred," Vi Lyles, Charlotte's mayor, said on X. "I ask that all Charlotteans keep them, and the other injured officers, and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time." Hughes was arrested by CMPD on multiple drug charges in May 2021. He was also charged with fleeing or eluding arrest with a motor vehicle.

Poloche's wife, Cielo Poloche, said that when she arrived home from work Monday, a sheriff's deputy was waiting to escort her to the hospital. Many roads in the area including Interstate 77 were closed so ambulances could get to hospitals faster. TV footage showed ambulances speeding to hospitals escorted by vehicles both in front and behind with their sirens wailing.