The suspect was later shot and killed by officers, the department said.
Concord officials identified the fatally shot officer as Jason Shuping, 25, who had been with the department since 2019. The wounded officer was identified as Kaleb Robinson, 23. His injuries are not life threatening, officials said.
The suspect is 29 years old and has a Charlotte address, officials said.
The shootings occurred just before 11 p.m. in the parking lot of the Sonic Drive-In at 7761 Gateway Lane, near Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord officials said. Concord borders Charlotte, on the Mecklenburg-Cabarrus county line.
Investigators say the incident began with a 911 call around 10:20 p.m. about a vehicle that crashed near the Exit 49 ramp of northbound Interstate 85, officials said.
Victoria Young and Mark Plemmons
Independent Tribune
A Concord police officer and a suspect were shot and killed Wednesday evening in the Concord Mills area.
The Concord Police Department released the names of the fallen officer and an injured officer around 11:10 a.m. Thursday.
Officer Jason Shuping was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, Dec. 16. He was 25 years old and had served on the force for a year and a half.
The CPD statement giving his name read: Today we are mourning the loss of a beloved family member who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty late Wednesday night. Officer Jason Shuping has served the citizens of Concord and the Concord Police Department since 2019. All will truly miss him.
Honoring the memory of Officer Jason Shuping independenttribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from independenttribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Victoria Young and Mark Plemmons
Independent Tribune
A Concord police officer and a suspect were shot and killed Wednesday evening in the Concord Mills area.
The Concord Police Department released the names of the fallen officer and an injured officer around 11:10 a.m. Thursday.
Officer Jason Shuping was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, Dec. 16. He was 25 years old and had served on the force for a year and a half.
The CPD statement giving his name read: Today we are mourning the loss of a beloved family member who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty late Wednesday night. Officer Jason Shuping has served the citizens of Concord and the Concord Police Department since 2019. All will truly miss him.
RADIO: WDUN AM 550 VALDOSTA (7-4): Ranked No. 6 in Class 6A; No. 2 seed from Region 1; defeated Region 5 champion Carrollton 36-15 on the road in the quarterfinals BUFORD (11-1): Ranked No. 2 in Class 6A; No. 1 seed from Region 8; defeated Hughes 44-15 in the quarterfinals NOTABLE: First-ever meeting between the two programs. . Valdosta is the state’s all-time winningest program (939 wins) but Buford is the state’s winningest program since 2000 (281-23) with 11 state titles in that span. The Wildcats also are now coached by one of the nation’s most successful coaches over the past 25 years in Rush Propst. . Valdosta, despite being the state’s winningest program, is into the semifinals for the first time since its 2016, the last time the Wildcats won a state title. The 7 wins are the fewest they have ever had in getting to the semifinals. . The Wolves also are working on another streak. They are 9-0 in their 9 games vs. ranked teams regardless of classification. The