Photos of scene from east Charlotte where multiple law enforcement officers shot
Charlotte Observer staff
A rainbow is seen behind the police vehicle that draped in an American flag outside the police station on North Tryon on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Flowers have been placed on the hood in memory of CMPD officer Joshua Eyer, who was killed in yesterday’s deadly shootout in East Charlotte.
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Law enforcement officers shot, killed in east Charlotte
On April 29, 2024, a suspect being served a warrant fired a high-powered rifle at officers in Charlotte, killing four and injuring four others. Here is ongoing coverage from The Charlotte Observer.
The residence in the 5000 block of Galway Drive where it happened was cleared and the area deemed safe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said around 5 p.m., about three hours after the shooting. The story continues to develop.
Here are some photos from the scene:
A caisson procession for Investigator Sam Poloche of the N.C. Department of Adult Correction makes its way to First Baptist Church in Charlotte for the memorial service on Monday, May 13, 2024. Poloche killed in the line of duty while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday April 29, 2024. Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
People pay respect as a caisson procession for Investigator Sam Poloche of the N.C. Department of Adult Correction makes its way along S. Davidson Street to First Baptist Church in Charlotte for the memorial service on Monday, May 13, 2024. Poloche killed in the line of duty while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday April 29, 2024. Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A casket for Investigator Sam Poloche of the N.C. Department of Adult Correction enters at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte for the memorial service on Monday, May 13, 2024. Poloche killed in the line of duty while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday April 29, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland climbs the stairs to the lectern to speak during a memorial service for slain U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. Two other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer passed away later Monday evening from injuries sustained during the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Kelly Weeks, center, the widow of slain Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., glances over at attendees of her husband’s memorial service at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. U.S. Marshal Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Deputy U.S. Marshal Ryan King carries the remains of his good friend and fellow U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr. at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. Two other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer passed away later Monday evening from injuries sustained during the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr.’s, gear and body stand during a memorial to the slain officer at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. Two other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer passed away later Monday evening from injuries sustained during the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Officers begin to fold the flag during The Presentation of Flag ceremony at U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr.’s memorial service at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. The flag was presented to Weeks’ widow Kelly Weeks. U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. Two other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer passed away later Monday evening from injuries sustained during the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Border Honor Guards get ready before the Memorial Service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. “Tommy” Weeks Jr. at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Monday, May 6, 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Kelly Weeks, center, the widow of slain Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., hugs attendees her husband’s memorial service as she went to the podium to speak at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. U.S. Marshal Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Hundreds gathered at Bojangles Coliseum on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Charlotte to honor the life of Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. “Tommy” Weeks Jr. and father of four from Mooresville. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, second from left, listens intently during a memorial service for U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr. at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Monday, May 6, 2024. U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., died during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th 2024. Two other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer passed away later Monday evening from injuries sustained during the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Mourners gather at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 3, 2024 to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer. Officer Eyer died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Ashley Eyer places her hand on her husband Joshua Eyer’s casket after making remarks to mourners at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 3, 2024. Officer Eyer died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, left, touches the arm of officer Nicholas Ferreira, right, after Ferreira shared memories of fallen CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer and three other law enforcement officers died on Monday, April 29, 2024 during and as a result of a standoff with a gunman. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Ashley Eyer, left, wife of fallen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, speaks during her husband’s funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. At right, Joshua Eyer’s best friend Charlie Sardelli offers support. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Andrew Eyer, 2 yrs., waves to his father Joshua Eyer during his funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Andrew Eyer, 2 yrs., is kissed by his mother, Ashley Eyer during the funeral for his father Joshua Eyer at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A little girl waits for the funeral procession to the cemetery for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Pipers lead the processional of officer Joshua Eyer outside CMPD headquarters to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers march during the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers salute as a horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A hearse carries the body of Officer Joshua Eyer leaves First Baptist Church to burial site at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
The home at 5525 Galway Drive in Charlotte where 4 officer died and 4 injured during a shooting on Monday, April 29, 2024 when the officers were serving warrant Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Bullet holes fill an upstairs window and paneling of the home located at 5525 Galway Drive where three members of the U.S. Marshals task force and a CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer were killed on Monday, April 29, 2024 when they were serving a warrant to the suspect. Four other officers were wounded during the shooting. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A moment of silence for law officers who were killed on Monday, April 29, 2024 in east Charlotte took place before the 6:05 p.m. game between the Charlotte Knights and Memphis Redbirds at Truist Field. Laura Wolff Charlotte Knights
A moment of silence for law officers who were killed on Monday, April 29, 2024 in east Charlotte took place before the 6:05 p.m. game between the Charlotte Knights and Memphis Redbirds at Truist Field. Laura Wolff Charlotte Knights
Rev. Glencie Rhedrick, Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Social Justice, left, provides comfort to a friend after the interfaith prayer vigil at Little Rock AME Zion in Charlotte on Tuesday, April, 30, 2024. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD respond to a shootout on the 5000 block of Galway Drive in east Charlotte on Monday, April, 29, 2024. CMPD says people should stay clear of the 5000 block of Galway Drive, where there is an active investigation Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Police discuss among themselves at the scene where multiple law enforcement officers were shot in east Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A scene on Galway Drive in east Charlotte where three US Marshals task force were killed on Monday, April 29, 2024 when they were serving a warrant. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer died from wounds suffered at the scene Monday evening. Four other officers were wounded during the shooting. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A woman claiming to be the sister of the owner of the home at 5525 Galway Drive stands in a front room on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The home is the site where three members of the U.S. Marshals task force and a CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer were killed on Monday, April 29, 2024 when they were serving a warrant to the suspect. Four other officers were wounded during the shooting. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Saing Chhoeun looks at the home located at 5525 Galway Drive where three members of the U.S. Marshals task force and CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer were killed on Monday, April 29, 2024 when they were serving a warrant in east Charlotte. Four other officers were wounded during the shooting. Chhoeun stood behind the refrigerator/freezer at left as officers attempted to stop the shooter inside the home. Chhoeun was video taping the situation. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jay Chhoeun walks through the damaged area of his yard on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Chhoeun’s home is next to 5525 Galway Drive where three members of the U.S. Marshals task force and a CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer were killed on Monday, April 29, 204 when they were serving a warrant to the suspect. Four other officers were wounded during the shooting. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Saing Chhoeun was in the garage when U.S. Marshals arrived to serve a warrant at 5525 Galway Drive on Monday, April 29, 2024. The home is the site where three members of the U.S. Marshals task force and a CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer were killed on Monday when they were serving a warrant to the suspect. Four other officers were wounded during the shooting. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Members of FBI talk with each other at the scene of 5000 block of Galway Drive in Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024 where multiple law enforcement officers were shot Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Multiple law enforcement officers were shot in the 5000 block of Galway Drive in Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A law officer walks away from the scene at 5000 block of Galway Drive in Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024 where multiple law enforcement officers were shot Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A CMPD officer, right, escorts two young girls trying to get home after school near the scene of a shootout on the 5000 block of Galway Drive in east Charlotte on Monday, April, 29, 2024. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Multiple law enforcement officers were shot at the 5000 block of Galway Drive in Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Sheriff members greet each other at the scene of a shooting where multiple law enforcement officers were shot Monday in east Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, center, leaves the scene where multiple law enforcement officers were shot in the 5000 block of Galway Drive in Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Multiple law enforcement officers were shot in 5000 block of Galway Drive in east Charlotte, NC on Monday, April 29, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A memorial of a thin blue line flag with four bouquets are seen in front of the CMPD headquarters in uptown Charlotte Monday night, April 29, 2024. Fourth law enforcement officer dies, 4 wounded serving warrant in east Charlotte home Early in the day. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A mobile sign state that the Matthews Police Department stand with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept and U.S. Marshals on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Four law enforcement officers were killed and four others injured on Monday when members of the U.S. Marshals Service task force tried to serve a warrant in the Shannon Park area of east Charlotte. Three U.S. Marshals were killed and a CMPD later passed Monday evening. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Three Wells Fargo Center at 550 S. Tryon Street and the Duke Energy building are lit in blue light on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Four law enforcement officers were killed and four others injured on Monday when members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force tried to serve a warrant in the Shannon Park area of east Charlotte. Three U.S. Marshals were killed and a CMPD later passed Monday evening. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Uptown’s skyline shines blue in memory of the slain officers who lost their lives during a shootout in east Charlotte on Tuesday, April, 30, 2024. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
President Joe Biden arrives at North Carolina Air National Guard in Charlotte to meet with meets with families of slain officers on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
President Joe Biden arrives at North Carolina Air National Guard in Charlotte to meet with families of slain officers on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Dept. and Gaston Emergency Medical Services stand at attention as the hearse carrying the body of slain officer Alden Elliott travels along N.C. 16 on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The procession traveled from Charlotte to Newton, NC. Elliott, a 14-year officer with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, died on Monday, April 29th, 2024 when serving a warrant in east Charlotte JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Officers stand at attention saluting the hearse carrying the body of slain officer Alden Elliott along N.C. 16 on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The procession traveled from Charlotte to Newton, NC. Elliott, a 14-year officer with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, was among the four officers killed and four wounded while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29th, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Officers embrace before the law enforcement processional for Officer William “Alden” Elliott, with the NC Department of Adult Corrections, leaves the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office to Newton on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Four law officers died four wounded while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday April 29, 2024. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A law enforcement processional for Officer William “Alden” Elliott, with the NC Department of Adult Corrections, leaves the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office to Newton on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Four law officers died four wounded while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday April 29, 2024. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A CMPD officer adjusts flower bouquets on a police vehicle that draped in an American flag outside the police station on North Tryon on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Flowers have been placed on the hood in memory of CMPD officer Joshua Eyer, who was killed in yesterday’s deadly shootout in East Charlotte. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A rainbow is seen behind the police vehicle that draped in an American flag outside the police station on North Tryon on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Flowers have been placed on the hood in memory of CMPD officer Joshua Eyer, who was killed in yesterday’s deadly shootout in East Charlotte. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Firefighters and sheriff deputies on the Cindy Lane Bridge salute a processional for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. traveling on I-77 on Wednesday afternoon May 1, 2024. The 48-year-old from Weeks Jr. of Mooresville was shot while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29. 2024 Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A law enforcement processional for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. goes along Interstate 77 at exit 28 from Charlotte to Mooresville on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Weeks, a 48-year Mooresville father of four, died in Monday’s Charlotte shooting where four law enforcement officers died and four more wounded. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the Cornelius Fire Department stand on top of a truck as the law enforcement processional for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. goes along Interstate 77 at exit 28 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Weeks, a 48-year Mooresville father of four, died in Monday’s Charlotte shooting where four law enforcement officers died and four more wounded. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Spectators join the Cornelius Fire Department on the bridge at exit 28 for the Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. on Tuesday, May 1, 2024. Weeks, a 48-year Mooresville father of four, died in Monday’s Charlotte shooting where four law enforcement officers died and four more wounded. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A law enforcement processional for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. goes along Interstate 77 at exit 28 from Charlotte to Mooresville on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Weeks, a 48-year Mooresville father of four, died in Monday’s Charlotte shooting where four law enforcement officers died and four more wounded. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Spectators wave American flags on the bridge at exit 28 for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks Jr. processional on I-77 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Weeks, a 48-year Mooresville father of four, died in Monday’s Charlotte shooting where four law enforcement officers died and four more wounded. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Sarah Hamilton Pfeffer places a flower bouquet outside the CMPD Tuesday morning April 30, 2024. Four officers killed and 4 wounded when officers serving a warrant to the suspect in east Charlotte on Monday afternoon. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings holds back his emotion while giving an update on the shooting during a press conference in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. On Monday afternoon, April 29, four officers killed and four wounded while serving a warrant to the suspect in east Charlotte Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
This story was originally published April 29, 2024 at 5:47 PM.
Law enforcement officers shot, killed in east Charlotte
On April 29, 2024, a suspect being served a warrant fired a high-powered rifle at officers in Charlotte, killing four and injuring four others. Here is ongoing coverage from The Charlotte Observer.
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