Mooresville K-9 Officer Shot, Killed During Routine Traffic Stop

MOORESVILLE, NC — A Mooresville officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop along West Plaza Drive Saturday night. The suspected gunman fled the scene but was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

According to Mooresville Police Department, K-9 Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon, 32, pulled over the alleged gunman shortly after 10 p.m. in a routine traffic stop.

“The suspect in the shooting fled the scene and was later located in a nearby apartment,” MPD said. “Once police entered the residence, the suspect was confirmed dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

Sheldon was transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte but was later pronounced dead from his injuries.

A procession of law enforcement and public safety vehicles escorted Sheldon’s body Sunday morning at 10 a.m. from the Charlotte hospital, located at 1600 Garden Terrace, MPD said.

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Sheldon had served with MPD for six years.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.