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Charlotte Shooting: U.S. Marshals Ambushed, Four Officers Killed

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – An incident unfolded in Charlotte where four officers were tragically killed and four others were wounded as U.S. Marshals were in the process of serving a warrant. The shooting took place during the execution of the warrant, resulting in a devastating loss for the law enforcement community in the area. The situation escalated quickly, with gunfire erupting at the scene as the U.S. Marshals attempted to carry out the warrant. The …

PoliceResponding to Fatal Shootout in Charlotte That Claims Lives of Four US Marshals

Charlotte, North Carolina – Four US Marshals were tragically killed during a shootout in a suburban neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident unfolded as officers from the US Marshals Task Force attempted to serve a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The suspect opened fire on the officers with a high-powered rifle, resulting in a deadly exchange of gunfire. In the chaos that ensued, several law enforcement officers were wounded …

Shocking: U.S. Marshals Ambush Results in 3 Dead and 5 Injured in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina – Three U.S. Marshals were tragically killed, and five officers were injured during a fatal shootout on Monday afternoon as a U.S. Marshals Task Force attempted to serve a warrant. According to authorities, the suspect they were serving the warrant on was the first to open fire, resulting in a deadly exchange of gunfire. The suspect was later found deceased at the scene. Law enforcement officials suspect the involvement of two shooters …

Suspect in Fatal Joliet Shootings Found Dead in Texas After U.S. Marshals Pursuit

JOLIET, Ill. – In a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, Illinois, a shocking crime scene has left residents reeling in fear. Prior to his death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities had been in pursuit of 23-year-old Romeo Nance, the suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shootings of eight people in the area. As of Tuesday morning, only one victim had been identified by officials – 28-year-old Toyosi Bakare, originally from Nigeria. The search for …

Fugitive Wanted for Armed Robbery and Murder Shot and Killed by U.S. Marshals in New Jersey

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A man wanted for an armed robbery on Federal Hill in August 2023 met his demise in New Jersey on Thursday at the hands of U.S. Marshals. Shamar Leggette, the suspect in the robbery and shooting of a man, was shot and killed by the marshals in response to a tip about his whereabouts at a local motel. According to police, Leggette was also sought in connection with an armed robbery …

Robbery Suspect Wanted for ‘Bling Bishop’ Heist Shot Dead by US Marshals During Confrontation in New Jersey

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey – Shamar Leggette, the man wanted for the robbery of Brooklyn’s “Bling Bishop,” was fatally shot by US Marshals during an attempted arrest on Wednesday. Leggette had been in a hotel room in South Brunswick, New Jersey with his girlfriend when the officers showed up, CBS News reported. According to officials, Leggette opened fire on the federal officers, who then returned fire and killed him. His girlfriend reportedly surrendered at the …

Robber of Flashy Brooklyn Bishop Shot Dead by US Marshals in NJ

AUGUSTA, Maine – A suspected career criminal, Shamar Leggette, who was wanted for a high-profile armed robbery of a Brooklyn bishop during a live-streamed church service in 2022, was shot dead by US Marshals in New Jersey. Authorities were attempting to arrest Leggette on Wednesday for the brazen robbery of Bishop Lamor Whitehead when a confrontation ensued, resulting in Leggette opening fire on the Marshals. This led to his fatal shooting, according to law enforcement …