A Concord Police officer and a suspect were killed in a shooting near Concord Mills Mall in Concord, North Carolina late Wednesday night, authorities confirmed.

Police said a second officer was also shot and was taken to a hospital with injuries that aren't life-threatening.

The shooting happened on Gateway Lane, near the intersection with Burton Smith Boulevard, which is about a mile from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Concord Police said the officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect just before 11 p.m.

A Sonic restaurant was wrapped in crime scene tape Thursday morning while investigators searched the area. A car was crashed into a guardrail on Bruton Smith Boulevard behind the restaurant, but detectives have not said if that vehicle is connected to the shooting.

Investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the shooting but said the suspect was armed and at some point in the altercation, the suspect and officers began shooting at each other. One officer and the suspect died at the scene.

"Please know and understand that this is still under investigation," said a Concord Police spokesperson. "When we have facts, we will release facts."

Authorities confirmed to WCNC Charlotte this is the first time a Concord Police officer was killed in the line of duty. The department will hold a press conference at 7 a.m. Thursday with more details on the investigation. #WakeUpCLT #BreakingNews #Breaking

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