Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in a major North Carolina city, police say

CHARLOTTE, NC– Police in Charlotte, North Carolina say numerous law enforcement officers were struck by gunfire on Monday.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said in a post on

Authorities did not say exactly how many officers were struck by gunfire amid an early report from what police described Monday afternoon as a still active scene. Many roads in the area were closed for faster ambulance transport. Police urged people to stay away from the area and asked residents to stay in their homes.