CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened during a SWAT situation in east Charlotte.
Detectives with the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect who was wanted for several armed robberies, according to a news release.
Detectives say the suspect pulled out a firearm. A SWAT officer perceived an imminent lethal threat and fired his weapon. The suspect retreated back inside the apartment but was injured in the shooting.
SWAT made entry into the apartment and located the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect’s name has not been released at this time.
Police closed off a portion of Thermal Road at Pineburr Road just off of Monroe Road. Residents in the area were evacuated. The officer involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave which is standard procedure.
WCCB has a crew at the scene and will bring you updates as we learn more.
