Four law enforcement officers were killed and four others wounded in a shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina, involving a suspect opening fire during a warrant-related incident. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Terry Clark Hughes Jr., was killed in the shootout. The incident involved a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for firearm possession by a convicted felon.
Key Points
Four law enforcement officers killed and four wounded in a shootout
Suspect, Terry Clark Hughes Jr., killed in the incident
U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for firearm possession by a convicted felon
Pros
Quick response and action by law enforcement to contain the situation
Identification and neutralization of the suspect involved in the shooting
Cons
Tragic loss of four law enforcement officers in the line of duty