Three US law enforcement officials killed in shootout

Three law enforcement officers were killed and five others injured in a shootout while executing a warrant at a home in North Carolina. Officers were met with gunfire, leading to an exchange that left one suspect dead. After a standoff, a 17-year-old and a woman were taken into custody. The incident was described as an “absolutely tragic day” for the city and law enforcement by officials, with the US Attorney General expressing heartbreak over the deaths. Representational image