North Carolina Shootout Leaves Deputy Hospitalized and Suspect Dead.
TL;DR
A Rutherford County Sheriff's deputy was shot and injured by a suspect wanted for shooting three people in Virginia. The suspect, Tiye Adam Washington II, was killed in a shootout with officers. The injured deputy underwent surgery and is recovering. The shooting occurred near where Washington's car was found, and the scene remained active hours later. The suspect was considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement had been in the area searching for him.
- Deputy hospitalized, suspect killed in shootout, NC authorities say WSOC Charlotte
- Suspect in triple shooting in Henrico dies in North Carolina WWBT
- Deputy shot, homicide suspect dead in Rutherford County manhunt, authorities say WLOS
- Shooting suspect may be in Western North Carolina FOX Carolina News
- Rutherford County deputies searching for Virginia shooting suspect, sheriff's office says WYFF4 Greenville
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