3-Hour SWAT Standoff Ends With Suspect's Arrest: CMPD

Charlotte NC

05 May, 2021

11:51 AM

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CHARLOTTE, NC — A man wanted on multiple violent felony arrests warrants was arrested Wednesday morning following a three-hour standoff, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. The warrants were in connection to a recent shooting, according to police. CMPD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team was called to the scene in the 2800 block of Old Steele Creek Road in west Charlotte before 8 a.m., after the suspect refused to leave the residence. During the standoff, residents were told to avoid the area, WSOC reported. Following nearly three hours, the SWAT team used de-escalation techniques and took the suspect into custody around 10:40 a.m., CMPD said. CMPD said anyone with information about this case is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. CMPD'S SWAT Team has successfully taken the suspect into custody without further incident. The suspect was wanted on several violent felony arrest warrants related to a recent shooting.— CMPD News (@CMPD) May 5, 2021