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Charlotte police officers identified in alleged racist text messages investigation

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On October 9, six officers were cited for termination following allegations of racially charged text messages.

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FOX 46 Charlotte
Charlotte police officers identified in alleged racial text message investigation (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)
Published Oct 19, 2026
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On October 9, six officers were cited for termination following allegations of racially charged text messages.
ABC News
5 North Carolina police officers resign amid probe into alleged racist texts (opens ABC News)
Published Oct 19, 2026
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Five police officers under investigation for allegedly sharing racist text messages resigned from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officials said.
FOX8 WGHP
Charlotte police officers identified in alleged racist text messages investigation (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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On October 9, six officers were cited for termination following allegations of racially charged text messages.
The Guardian
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system Five officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts.