Four police officers killed and four others injured in the United States during an arrest, the suspect shot dead

Un jeune homme de 17 ans et une femme ont été interpellés. MAXPPP – Leyla Vidal

Quatre policiers américains ont été tués par balle et quatre autres ont été blessés lors d’une intervention en Caroline du Nord.

Four police officers were killed and four others injured in an exchange of fire this Monday, April 29 as they prepared to arrest a man in North Carolina, in the southeastern United States. At least one suspect was found dead in the garden of the property after officers returned fire, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police wrote on X, following a confrontation that lasted about three hours .

President Joe Biden expressed his "condolences and support", the White House said. The death of three members of the security forces was confirmed by the Ministry of Justice.

The local police initially indicated that five officers had been injured by bullets, before announcing that one of them was dead, killed < em>"in the course of his duties while assisting other officers in apprehending a suspect".

Suspect shot dead

The police were greeted by gunfire when they intervened on a warrant targeting a man already convicted and then wanted for illegal possession of a firearm. fire, the local police chief told the press.

Law enforcement returned fire and fatally shot the suspect before facing more gunfire coming from inside the house, he said. he added.

Today is a tragic day in Charlotte. Anytime a member of law enforcement is killed or injured in the line of duty, the whole profession hurts. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen officers as well as the other officers who were shot, including 4 of our own… https://t.co/rosRMHSUqB

— Chief Jennings (@cmpdchief) April 29, 2024

A 17-year-old young man and a woman were arrested, he said, referring to an absolutely tragic "day for the city of Charlotte and for the profession of policeman". In a statement, Justice Minister Merrick Garland said he was "upset".