CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police’s SWAT team took one person into custody Friday after a standoff shut down a busy east Charlotte road.
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Officers shut down Harris Boulevard in both directions near Sharon Amity Road while Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) tried to find the suspect.
#BREAKING: VCAT (Violent Criminal Apprehension Team) has Harris Blvd. blocked near Sharon Amity Rd. pic.twitter.com/MIETS5mOZ8
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They took the person into custody without incident.
Police haven’t released the person’s name or why they were looking for the suspect.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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