Two Mint Hill Police officers critically injured in shooting outside shopping center, gunman dead

Caryn Little,

MINT HILL, N.C. — Two Mint Hill Police officers were critically injured and a gunman is dead following a shooting outside a shopping center.

Police say they responded to an emergency call at 10:47 a.m. regarding a child custody exchange outside a shopping center near Edible Arrangements and Publix on Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

Authorities say during the interaction, a man pulled a gun and exchanged shots with two Mint Hill Police officers.

Both officers were critically injured in the shooting. Authorities say the gunman is dead.

No other details have been released at this time. Check back for updates.