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19-09-2026
On Friday afternoon, September 18, 2026, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officer shot and killed an armed suspect following a foot pursuit in north Charlotte.
What HappenedLocation and Time: The shooting took place around 2:42 p.m. near the intersection of LaSalle Street and Newland Road.
Initial Call: CMPD officers originally responded to a 911 call regarding a disturbance in the area. While on scene, officers observed an unrelated group nearby involved in what appeared to be a criminal transaction.
The Pursuit: According to CMPD Chief Estella Patterson, one individual in that group walked away upon seeing the police. Officers issued multiple verbal commands to stop, but the individual fled on foot, prompting a chase.
The Shooting: During the pursuit, police stated the man produced a firearm, creating what the officer perceived as an imminent deadly threat. One officer fired their service weapon, striking the suspect.
Outcome: Officers and arriving MEDIC personnel provided medical aid at the scene. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been officially released by police.
A firearm was recovered at the scene. No CMPD officers were injured during the incident.
Family members speaking to local media identified the man as their relative, stating he was carrying a firearm but had not threatened the officers.
In accordance with standard protocol for police shootings in North Carolina, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has taken over as the lead investigative agency, alongside an internal review by CMPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau.