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Man Killed, Officers Injured in Custody Exchange Shooting

12/26/2025

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A man was shot and killed during a child custody exchange at an Edible Arrangements store in Mint Hill, North Carolina, on Friday.
The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. when the man opened fire on police, injuring two officers in critical condition.
Witnesses reported seeing one officer assist another outside the store, with blood on their hands.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the ongoing investigation.

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Story summary

A man was shot and killed during a child custody exchange at an Edible Arrangements store in Mint Hill, North Carolina, on Friday.
The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. when the man opened fire on police, injuring two officers in critical condition.
Witnesses reported seeing one officer assist another outside the store, with blood on their hands.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is handling the ongoing investigation.