CHARLOTTE — A woman who was the focus of a SWAT situation Monday night is now accused of stabbing an Atrium Health nurse with a pen, a source confirmed with Channel 9.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers initially went to the Safire at Matthews Apartments off East Independence Boulevard for a welfare check.
That was when they heard a shot fired inside the apartment.
They say they went inside and saw a woman reaching for a gun. CMPD said when she wouldn’t stop reaching, an officer perceived an imminent deadly threat and shot their gun.
WATCH the video below for CMPD’s update on the SWAT situation
Officers retreated, which prompted CMPD’s SWAT team to respond.
SWAT got inside and found the woman who was shot. It is unclear if she was shot by someone else or if it was self-inflicted.
MEDIC took her to an Atrium Health hospital with serious injuries.
That was when the woman reportedly attacked a nurse with a pen.
Atrium Health officials filed a police report.
Hospital officials sent a statement regarding the stabbing incident: “Violence against our teammates in any form is unacceptable. Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals work around the clock to provide quality care to everyone who needs it, and they deserve to do so in a safe environment. We reported an incident to local law enforcement and appreciate that they took immediate action. Out of respect for privacy, we cannot provide further details.”
A juvenile was also rescued from the scene off East Independence Boulevard with no apparent injuries.
A gun was recovered from the scene.
East Independence Boulevard was shut down in both directions during the investigation.
On Tuesday, Channel 9 learned that the State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting.
No further information has been released.
This is a developing story, check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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