In a devastating shooting incident at a residence in Charlotte, North Carolina, three law enforcement officers lost their lives. Those who were shot in a gunfire were a deputy US Marshal and two local task force officers, confirmed by a source familiar with the matter speaking to CNN.

Though police had not publicly confirmed the fatalities, a news conference has been scheduled at 5:40 pm (ET) to shed light on the event. The incident unfolded at a residence on Galway Drive in Charlotte, where multiple officers were shot Monday afternoon, as per authorities.