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crime-and-justice1 year ago

Angie Harmon's Dog Allegedly Shot and Killed by Instacart Driver

Actress Angie Harmon mourns the loss of her family dog, Oliver, allegedly shot and killed by a grocery delivery worker at her home in Charlotte, N.C. Harmon claims the driver shot the dog after delivering groceries, and despite her presence at home, he was released by police citing self-defense. Instacart suspended the shopper's account and is cooperating with law enforcement, while the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's investigation revealed no criminal charges have been filed.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#angie-harmon#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department#crime-and-justice
crime2 years ago

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Claims Life in North Charlotte

One person has been killed in an officer-involved shooting in north Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred after police received reports of two people fighting, with at least one person actively shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with a firearm who raised it towards them, prompting them to fire multiple shots. The suspect retreated into a home and later died. The investigation will be handled by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.

via WSOC Charlotte|
#beatties-ford-road#catherine-simmons-avenue#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department
crime2 years ago

Fatal Shootout Claims Teenager's Life in Southwest Charlotte

A shootout between two groups of people in southwest Charlotte resulted in one person dead and several others injured, including teenagers. The incident involved an exchange of gunfire between a group inside a vehicle and another group near an apartment complex. The group inside the vehicle was later involved in an accident with parked cars. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

via WSOC Charlotte|
#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department#crime#homicide
law-enforcement2 years ago

Controversial Video Surfaces of Officer Striking Woman During Arrest

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina is conducting an internal affairs investigation after a video surfaced showing an officer repeatedly striking a woman during an arrest. The incident occurred as officers responded to a service call for a suspicious person. According to the police report, the woman punched an officer in the face, leading to a struggle. The department defended the officer's actions, stating that strikes were intentionally aimed at large muscle groups to gain compliance. The woman was arrested and charged with assault on a government official, resist/delay/obstruct, and possession of marijuana. The police chief has viewed the body-worn camera footage and plans to petition the court for its release to the public.

via CNN|
#assault#bodycam-footage#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department
law-enforcement2 years ago

Police Officer Caught on Video Repeatedly Striking Woman During Arrest

A video circulating on social media shows a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer hitting a woman multiple times while trying to arrest her. The police claim that the woman was resisting arrest after allegedly hitting an officer in the face. The incident occurred when officers approached two individuals smoking marijuana. The woman was struck on her right thigh with knee strikes and closed fist strikes in an attempt to gain compliance. The department is conducting an internal investigation, and the woman and her partner, who were both Bojangles employees, remain employed at this time.

via WSOC Charlotte|
#arrest#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department#investigation
crime2 years ago

"Multiple CMPD Officers Injured in Assault During Arrest Attempt"

Three Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers were assaulted while responding to a break-in at a home in Charlotte. The suspect, who had broken into the house, resisted arrest and attacked the officers. One officer was pinned down and choked, another was cut on the face, and the third was injured in the eye. The suspect was also injured but his injuries are non-life-threatening. The officers and the suspect were taken to the hospital. The suspect is accused of felony assault.

via WSOC Charlotte|
#assault#break-in#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department
crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Leave Fatalities and Injuries Across Charlotte

Two people were shot, one fatally, in southwest Charlotte on Saturday evening. The victims, a man and a woman, were in a car when someone approached and fired shots. The woman was taken to the hospital but died from her injuries, while the man remains in critical condition. Police are searching for suspects and investigating the incident.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department#crime#homicide
crime2 years ago

Fatal Shootings at Transit Centers: Private Security Under Investigation

An investigation is underway after a private security guard shot and killed someone near the Uptown transit center in Charlotte. The guard perceived a deadly threat, but it remains to be seen whether the shooting was justified. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the incident and has assured the public that the transit center is safe. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.

via WSOC Charlotte|
#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department#crime#investigation
crime2 years ago

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Domestic Violence Incident

A domestic violence call in Charlotte's South End neighborhood resulted in an officer-involved shooting, leaving one person dead. Upon arriving at the scene, officers heard gunfire inside the apartment and encountered a man who attacked them with a knife, injuring one officer. In response to the perceived threat, the other officer fired a single round, fatally shooting the man. Both the injured officer and a woman who was injured prior to the officers' arrival were taken to the hospital for treatment.

via WBTV|
#charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department#crime#domestic-violence