Officers were shot at by a robbery suspect while in pursuit in West Charlotte.

Christopher Chisholm, 23, faces serious charges including attempted first-degree murder after allegedly firing at pursuing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers during a chase that started with an armed robbery on February 6, 2026.

Around 3:20 a.m., officers responded to a robbery call on Summit Avenue, where Chisholm is accused of stealing an iPhone and a 2010 BMW at gunpoint. When police located and attempted to stop his vehicle, he fled, and gunfire was reported from his car toward officers during the pursuit. The chase ended with a crash on Morris Field Drive; Chisholm fled on foot but was quickly apprehended.

Charges and Status

Chisholm faces:

  • Attempted first-degree murder
  • Six counts of assault on a law…

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