MINT HILL, NC – Two police officers are recovering, while a suspect is dead, following a shootout that reportedly occurred earlier in December at a business on the outskirts of Charlotte, where police responded regarding a child custody exchange.
On December 26th, Mint Hill Police reportedly dispatched officers to an Edible Arrangements located off of Matthews-Mint Hill Road regarding a child custody exchange that apparently took a drastic turn.
Officers arrived at the scene at approximately 10:47 a.m. Upon their arrival, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm and opened fire.
Two officers were struck during the exchange of gunfire and are recovering at an area hospital. These officers were last reported as being in stable condition.
The male suspect, who has not been publicly identified by authorities, was fatally struck during the shootout.
Witnesses near the scene of the incident spoke with local media outlets about the chaos that erupted at the fruit bouquet chain location, with some saying they didn’t hear the gunfire that occurred inside the establishment but witnessed the aftermath of bloodied officers exiting the business.
North Carolina Senator Woodson Bradley issued a statement regarding the incident, which references the dynamics of the individuals involved, making mention of “an abusive ex” that alludes to the person being the deceased suspect.
“This is awful. My heart goes out to the officers and their families. And to the mother who has been dealing with an abusive father of her children that resorted to this,” Senator Bradley noted, adding, “Custodial exchanges are the most dangerous situations for a separated/divorced spouse with an abusive ex. Prayerful for recoveries for these officers.”
Edible Arrangements also issued a statement mentioning that their corporate office is “aware of reports of a shooting in the Mint Hill, North Carolina area” but hasn’t confirmed whether “the incident involved the independently owned Edible franchise location or anyone associated with that business.”
The names of the injured officers have not been released publicly as of this writing, as the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing.
On December 26th, Mint Hill Police reportedly dispatched officers to an Edible Arrangements located off of Matthews-Mint Hill Road regarding a child custody exchange that apparently took a drastic turn.
Officers arrived at the scene at approximately 10:47 a.m. Upon their arrival, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm and opened fire.
Two officers were struck during the exchange of gunfire and are recovering at an area hospital. These officers were last reported as being in stable condition.
The male suspect, who has not been publicly identified by authorities, was fatally struck during the shootout.
Witnesses near the scene of the incident spoke with local media outlets about the chaos that erupted at the fruit bouquet chain location, with some saying they didn’t hear the gunfire that occurred inside the establishment but witnessed the aftermath of bloodied officers exiting the business.
North Carolina Senator Woodson Bradley issued a statement regarding the incident, which references the dynamics of the individuals involved, making mention of “an abusive ex” that alludes to the person being the deceased suspect.
“This is awful. My heart goes out to the officers and their families. And to the mother who has been dealing with an abusive father of her children that resorted to this,” Senator Bradley noted, adding, “Custodial exchanges are the most dangerous situations for a separated/divorced spouse with an abusive ex. Prayerful for recoveries for these officers.”
Edible Arrangements also issued a statement mentioning that their corporate office is “aware of reports of a shooting in the Mint Hill, North Carolina area” but hasn’t confirmed whether “the incident involved the independently owned Edible franchise location or anyone associated with that business.”
The names of the injured officers have not been released publicly as of this writing, as the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing.
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