CONCORD, N.C. — A police officer and a suspect are dead following a shooting in North Carolina, authorities said.
#BREAKING Officer and suspect killed in shooting near Concord Mills mall, authorities confirmed @wsoctv https://t.co/v8WWofsiaD
— Erica Bryant (@EricaExclusive) December 17, 2020
According to WSOC-TV, the incident occurred about 11 p.m. Wednesday on Gateway Lane near Concord Mills mall in Concord. Concord police said two officers and a suspect were shot while exchanging gunfire, the news outlet reported. One officer and the suspect died from their wounds, while the second officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Currently on the scene of an officer involved shooting on Gateway Lane near Speedway Blvd. More information to follow as soon as available. Avoid the area. /kee pic.twitter.com/Nn6QuQtBYa
— Concord, NC Police (@ConcordNCPolice) December 17, 2020
“This loss is devastating not only to the member’s family and loved ones, but every police officer across the city, state and country,” the Concord Police Department tweeted overnight.
1/3 With a heavy heart, we confirm that two Concord Police Officers were involved in an incident resulting in the tragic loss of a CPD officer. The second officer was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/h10AGgpDRN
— Concord, NC Police (@ConcordNCPolice) December 17, 2020
3/3 Please join us by praying for all involved.
— Concord, NC Police (@ConcordNCPolice) December 17, 2020
Memorials can be placed at CPD Headquarters at the corner of Cabarrus and Spring St.
A city of Concord spokesperson said the shooting is still under investigation, according to WSOC.
Even though it was in the early morning hours- First responders paid tribute as the body of a fallen @ConcordNCPolice officer escorted through Charlotte. https://t.co/ziShDlgRoT
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) December 17, 2020
No additional details were immediately available.
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