At least four policemen sustained injuries in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the officers responded to a situation involving a shootout with a barricaded suspect, local media reported on Monday, Paralel.Az reports citing WCNC.

"Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in active situation in the 5000 block of Galway Drive. The scene is still active. Avoid the area. Many roads are closed for faster ambulance transport. Please cooperate with authorities," the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department warned on X.

A SWAT team has been dispatched to address the situation at hand. The condition of the officers involved is currently unknown.