Three police officers have been shot and killed, and another five wounded, as they served an arrest warrant in North Carolina.
The suspect was also killed during the shooting at a home in Charlotte, according to officials.
The man’s name was not released, but police said he was wanted for illegally possessing a weapon.
According to police, a second person fired shots from inside the house following the suspect’s death.
Some of the officers who rushed to the property to rescue the first wave of officers were wounded as the second person began firing on them, according to officials.
A woman and a 17-year-old male were found in the property following a stand-off and were questioned by police.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said at a press conference following the shooting: “Today is an absolute tragic day for the city of Charlotte and for the profession of law enforcement.
“Today we lost some heroes who were out simply trying to keep our community safe.”
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The officers, part of a US Marshal’s Task Force, attended the property on Tuesday to carry out a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm.
As they approached the home, the suspect opened fire. Officers returned fire, and the suspect was killed in the front garden of the property.
A second person then opened fire, injuring a team of Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers as they attempted to rescue wounded officers.
At least one of the officers is in a critical condition, according to police.
Following a tense stand-off, a SWAT team cleared the house and arrested two people inside.
Mr Jennings said police believed at least one of those arrested had fired on the officers.
The Marshal’s Service confirmed one of its agents was killed in the incident. It is the first fatal shooting of a US Marshal in the line of duty since November 2018.
Two officers from the state Department of Adult Correction were also killed, according to North Carolina governor, Roy Cooper.
President Joe Biden was briefed on the shooting and spoke with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to express his condolences and support for the community.