Multiple CMPD Officers Shot During U.S. Marshals Task Force Investigation in Charlotte, Active Scene

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced that multiple police officers have been shot during an investigation carried out by the U.S. Marshals Task Force in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at a location in the 5000 block of Galway Drive within Shannon Park neighborhood and as of 2:55 p.m., it was still considered active with several victims being transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police urged residents to avoid the area, stating that many roads were closed to facilitate faster ambulance transportation while cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Marshals Task Force had been investigating when they came under gunfire from an unknown subject. All officers who sustained injuries during the incident have since been transported to hospitals for treatment. At 2:23 p.m., police confirmed that a SWAT team was on site and requested residents in the vicinity of Galway Drive (5000 block) to remain indoors as this is still an active scene. The exact number of officers injured or their conditions are yet unknown, but it should be noted that further details regarding this developing situation will soon become available once investigations have been completed. This article was written at the time information was initially released and readers are advised to check back for updates on any new developments in relation to this incident as they unfold.