Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are giving an update on the standoff that led to four officers being killed and four others wounded.
was attempting to serve multiple warrants against Hughes at a home on Galway Drive in east Charlotte when they were met with"active gunfire," according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Hughes was shot and killed during the encounter.
Two other people were found inside the house after Hughes was killed, according to police. It's unclear if they will face charges related to the incident. CMPD hasn't identified either person. North Carolina State records show Hughes was convicted of breaking and entering in Person County in 2010. He spent approximately six months in prison before being released in May 2011.in Alamance County.
"I am deeply saddened by the shooting that occurred," Vi Lyles, Charlotte's mayor, said on X."I ask that all Charlotteans keep them, and the other injured officers, and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."WCNC Charlotte is committed to reporting on the many issues facing the communities we serve. We tell the stories of people working to solve persistent social problems.
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