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Police Fatally Shoot Suspect During Custody Exchange Gunfight

12/29/2025

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Police shot and killed Tjamel Ali Hamlin II during a child custody exchange at an Edible Arrangements store in Mint Hill, North Carolina, Friday at about 10:45 a.m.
Hamlin opened fire on officers, who returned fire and killed him.
The officers were initially in critical condition but were treated and released by Saturday.
The firearm used was recovered at the scene.
Authorities confirmed Hamlin's family has been notified.

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Story summary

Police shot and killed Tjamel Ali Hamlin II during a child custody exchange at an Edible Arrangements store in Mint Hill, North Carolina, Friday at about 10:45 a.m.
Hamlin opened fire on officers, who returned fire and killed him.
The officers were initially in critical condition but were treated and released by Saturday.
The firearm used was recovered at the scene.
Authorities confirmed Hamlin's family has been notified.