CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An armed burglary suspect is in custody after leading them on a chase that ended in Fort Mill late Friday night, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. During the chase, at least one gunshot was fired as well.
Just before 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a breaking and entering call involving two suspects along Tribune Drive, not far from Moores Chapel Road in west Charlotte.
One of the suspects fired a single shot before fleeing on foot and into a vehicle, police said. The suspect refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit.
The pursuit ended in Fort Mill after the suspect jumped and fled from the vehicle, officers said. South Carolina law enforcement agencies helped in pursuing the vehicle, the ground search and apprehending the suspect.
The suspect taken into custody was identified as 24-year-old Tyron Watson. He's charged with 2nd-degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering, felony conspiracy, larceny of a motor vehicle, and possession of burglary tools. Additional charges are expected to be filed.
CMPD notes the investigation so far has revealed there are a total of three suspects involved. Previously, CMPD said officers were fired upon, but an update later in the day Saturday said while a shot was fired, it did not appear patrol officers were targeted.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police are still working to identify the remaining two suspects.
Tips about the additional suspects or any additional information can be shared with CMPD by calling 704-432-TIPS. Crime Stoppers also accepts anonymous tips online or via phone at 704-334-1600.
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