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Suspect apprehended after CMPD SWAT team called to home in north Charlotte

After several hours of no contact, the SWAT Team deployed less than lethal chemical munitions, according to CMPD.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police SWAT agents and negotiators have apprehended a barricaded person inside a home in north Charlotte.

Around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, detectives with the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team attempted to locate a suspect who had several warrants out for his arrest and was believed to be in the 6500 block of Forest Cross Drive, near the intersection of Sunset Road and Oakdale Road.

When officers arrived, people who were inside the house came outside and told detectives the suspect was inside. After detectives tried to make contact with the suspect, the SWAT Team was called to assist. 

After several hours of no contact, the SWAT Team deployed less than lethal chemical munitions, according to CMPD. When the suspect still didn't respond, SWAT members entered the home and found the suspect hiding inside. At this point, the suspect was apprehended. 

His name has not been made public, as he has not yet been formally charged. Officers are not searching for any additional victims or suspects. 

CMPD confirms no officers were injured, and no officers discharged service weapons during the incident. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact CMPD to provide information or leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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