“Numerous” police officers were wounded when gunfire erupted Monday in a suburban neighborhood outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.

The shooting broke out just before 2 p.m., with “multiple” people having been taken to the hospital in unknown conditions, WSOC-TV reported,

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) described the situation as “still active” and advised people to avoid the area.

“This is an active investigation, if you are in the area, please remain in your residence or steer clear of the scene,” CMPD said.

SWAT teams from the department have been dispatched to the scene, cops said.