Suspect Deceased, Officer Injured in Asheville Shooting

Asheville -- April 22, 2026: A Tuesday night confrontation at a South Asheville business has left one suspect dead and an Asheville Police Department (APD) officer injured. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has been called in to lead the inquiry into the officer-involved shooting.Incident at 1900 Hendersonville RoadThe incident began at approximately 9:45 p.m. on April 21, 2026, when APD officers responded to reports of an individual armed with a firearm at a business at 1