CMPD officer commits suicide in west Charlotte, department says

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer committed suicide Monday afternoon, the department said.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., CMPD said it was investigating an officer-involved shooting on Steele Creek Road, an area near Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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About an hour later, at about 1:45 p.m., police said one of the officers shot himself and was taken to hospital, where he died.

CMPD K-9 Officer Brent Simpson died today from an apparent suicide by gunshot. Officer Simpson graduated from the 148th recruit class and had served with CMPD since 2006. Most recently, Officer Simpson was assigned to the K-9 unit and faithfully served alongside his K-9… photo:twitter.com/PtnRNk03k7

— CMPD News (@CMPD) July 1, 2024

CMPD said there is no threat to the public at this time.

Several Channel 9 viewers reported seeing a huge police response at the scene.

If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themselves, the National Suicide Prevention Line provides free support via Emergency line 988. To learn more about risk factors and warning signs, visit the organization’s website official website.

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