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.
Incident Summary
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 enforcement officer with a firearm
- Felony fleeing to elude arrest
- Robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Larceny of a motor vehicle
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
He is held without bond in Mecklenburg County jail, with a next court date of February 9. No officers were injured, no police vehicles were hit, and no shots were fired by police.
Investigation Notes
The case remains active, led by CMPD’s Homicide Unit. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at 704-432-8477.
