CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after an hours-long SWAT stand-off in east Charlotte Monday afternoon, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
CMPD said around 10 a.m., CMPD found an armed man at the intersection of Albemarle Road and East W.T. Harris Boulevard. He had warrants out for his arrest, including for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, CMPD said.
He refused to drop his weapon when told to by officers, and positioned himself against a wall of a business.
After seven hours, shortly before 5:30 p.m., the suspect put down his weapon. Police said officers then used flash bangs to distract the suspect, but he got his weapon back and police believe he shot himself before officers could get to him.
CMPD said no officers fired service weapons.
The suspect was taken to a hospital, and later died due to his injuries. CMPD said his family was at the scene helping with de-escalation efforts Monday, and have been notified of his death.
Albemarle Road was closed in both directions at East W.T. Harris Boulevard during the incident, and drivers were asked to avoid the area.
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