Charlotte, NC, September 10, 2026 — A 28-year-old man is facing serious charges following an incident early Wednesday morning that left a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer injured. The suspect has been identified as Dionte McCracking.

The incident occurred on Enderly Road in Charlotte. Authorities allege that McCracking was involved in a physical altercation with a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer. During this confrontation, McCracking is accused of attempting to shoot the officer in the head. The officer sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

Following the shooting, McCracking was apprehended by law enforcement. The arrest followed a standoff, the details of which were not provided in the initial report. McCracking has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, among other offenses. The name of the injured officer was not immediately released.

The specific circumstances leading up to the physical altercation and subsequent shooting remain under investigation. Further details regarding the timeline of events, including the duration of the standoff and the exact time the incident took place, were not specified. The investigation is ongoing.



Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Chrisman on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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