In a tragic turn of events in Cumberland County, a deputy-involved shooting resulted in the death of a man late Sunday evening. According to the CBS17, the incident occurred after deputies were called to assist Pearce's Mill Fire Department with a brush fire on the 4000 block of Airline Drive in Fayetteville.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man armed with a gun. During a stressful confrontation less than a mile away on Catherine Drive, the man allegedly pointed the firearm at deputies. This action prompted one of the deputies to discharge their weapon, resulting in the man's death. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fatality, noting that deputies had attempted to provide first aid until EMS arrived, as reported by WRAL.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has handed over the investigation to the State Bureau of Investigation, which is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings. The deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal review, with the Sheriff's Office promising that more details will be shared as they become available, as stated by ABC11.
