Preliminary Results Released in CMPD Officer's Death

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by Caryn Little
by Fox Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--We know more about what led to the death of a CMPD SWAT officer last month.  Fred Thornton died when a "distraction device" went off in his garage in Mint Hill. 

A preliminary investigation shows Thornton removed a pin from the device while serving a warrant earlier in the day.  He put the pin partially back in then apparently tried to replace it when he got home.  That's when the device went off. 

 

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