Armed Robbery Suspect Leads Police on Chase, Fires at Officers

23-year-old man accused of stealing iPhone, BMW before firing at CMPD during pursuit

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:47pm

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A 23-year-old man named Christopher Jaiquan Chisholm has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, six counts of assaulting an officer with a firearm, and other felonies after allegedly stealing an iPhone and BMW, leading Charlotte-Mecklenburg police on a vehicle chase, and firing a gun at the officers during the pursuit.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face when pursuing armed and dangerous suspects, as well as the broader issue of gun violence and property crimes in the Charlotte area.

The details

According to police, officers responded to an armed robbery call early Friday morning in the Summit Avenue area. Chisholm was accused of stealing an iPhone and a 2010 BMW from another man. When officers attempted to stop Chisholm's vehicle, he fled, and during the chase, officers heard gunfire coming from Chisholm's car in their direction. Chisholm eventually crashed the vehicle in west Charlotte and ran away before being apprehended by police. No one was injured, and no officers returned fire.

  • The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Chisholm was arrested following the vehicle chase and crash.

The players

Christopher Jaiquan Chisholm

A 23-year-old man from Charlotte who was accused of the armed robbery, vehicle theft, and firing at police officers during the chase.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD)

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the armed robbery call, pursued Chisholm, and ultimately apprehended him.

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What’s next

Chisholm is expected to appear in court in the coming days, where a judge will determine whether to grant him bail or keep him in custody as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks that law enforcement officers face when pursuing armed suspects, and the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and property crimes in the Charlotte metropolitan area.