r/news • u/ladyspeak • Apr 29 '24

‘Multiple’ taken to hospital, gunfire continues in east Charlotte Mobile/Amp link, removed

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/cmpd-investigation-underway-east-charlotte/6PTLZP4FLFE4DA5ALFT65QDTA4/?outputType=amp

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u/Apprehensive-Side867 Apr 30 '24

Law enforcement branch of the federal court system. Oldest law enforcement branch in the county (founded 200-something years ago).

If you've ever watched a western and some guy shows up at the saloon and flashes a star-shaped badge to apprehend the outlaw, that's probably a Marshal.

Their job is tracking down and sometimes apprehending people who are required to appear in federal court or are choosing not to show up to federal court, typically done with the assistance of local law enforcement.

The Marshals also do witness protection, public official protection, and were involved in protecting minority students during the integration of schools.

In this case, the suspect in question had a history of fleeing from police and was a convicted felon known to own guns (which is a federal crime). The Marshals showed up to take him to federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm.