wcnc's michelle boudin is there. [ gunfire wcnc's michelle n is there. [ gunfire ] >> reporter: today in ] >> reporter: today in charlotte this video streamed on facebook live catching the terrifying moments as gunfire erupted. officials confirm eight officers were struck. three from the u.s. marshals task force have died. four charlotte mecklenburg police officers were shot. one remains in critical condition. >> today we lost some heroes that are out simply trying to keep our community safe. >> i asked somebody who was on the street what happened and he said they're shooting. somebody's shooting. who was >> reporter: according to charlotte police, a local task force, quote, comprised of officers from multiple agencies was serving a warrant at a residence on galway drive when they were, quote, engaged by active gunfire from a subject. at least one shooting suspect was found deceased inside the house, and police say they are questioning two other occupants of that home. >> they knew what they were going into, and still held their own in an attempt to apprehend the suspect. >> reporter: