Officer Involved Shooting Rutherford County

Rutherford County --  Press Release Rutherford County Sheriff's Office: deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office were responding to reports of an individual shooting at vehicles.

Upon arrival by the initial responding deputy, commands were given for the suspect to drop their weapon. The suspect refused to comply and shots were exchanged resulting in injury to the suspect.

The suspect was then transported by Rutherford County EMS to a local trauma center for treatment.
Agents from the NCSBI are currently investigating the officer-involved shooting. Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incidents involving the vehicles that were shot at.

At this time, we are not releasing the identity of the deputy or the victim as this is an ongoing investigation.
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the NC State Highway Patrol, Rutherford County EMS, Ellenboro Fire Department, and Rutherford County Emergency Management for their assistance.