Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police shot and killed a man Thursday afternoon following a violent series of crimes that began with a deadly shooting and ended in a high-speed chase and shootout.

The incident began around 4 p.m. when officers responded to reports of gunfire on North Hoskins Road near Brookshire Boulevard. Two people were found critically wounded, and both were rushed to the hospital. One later died, while the other remained in critical condition. Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide and assault with a deadly weapon.

Shortly after, officers were called to a nearby home invasion and kidnapping. The suspect forced a woman into a vehicle and fled. During the pursuit, he fired at police, striking several patrol cars. The chase ended when he crashed at Freedom Drive and

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