CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Two officers suffered minor injuries after being hit by debris at a shooting near Uptown Charlotte early Sunday morning. Β
At approximately 12:50 a.m., Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Sergeant Jeter was talking to Detective Rivers in the 300 block of East Morehead Street. Β Rivers was off duty and not in uniform. Β
While they were talking, two men in an argument exited The Tavern. Β During the argument, Ryan Breedlove pulled out a gun and fired a single shot into the ground. Β
CMPD says Sergeant Jeter then drew his service weapon and ordered Breedlove to drop the gun. Breedlove complied and was taken into custody. Β
He is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a law enforcement with a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and discharging a firearm in the city limits. Β
Sergeant Jeter and Detective Rivers both suffered minor injuries after being struck by debris from where Breedlove fired the gun into the ground. Β Medic treated them at the scene and they were released. Β The male involved in the argument was not injured. Β
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Β
