Two Deputies Injured, Suspect Deceased in Deep Run Shooting Incident
Two Lenoir County Sheriff's deputies were injured and a suspect died in a shooting incident that occurred in the 700 block of Jonestown Road in Deep Run, North Carolina. The deputies were responding to reports of a person shooting at…
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 2, 2026 — A shooting incident in Deep Run, North Carolina, resulted in injuries to two Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputies and the death of a suspect. The event took place in the 700 block of Jonestown Road.
According to preliminary reports, the deputies were responding to calls concerning an individual firing shots at passing vehicles. The circumstances leading to the confrontation and subsequent shooting are still under investigation.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two deputies sustained injuries during the incident. The condition of the injured deputies and the extent of their injuries were not immediately disclosed. The suspect involved in the incident died at the scene.
Information regarding the date and specific time of the incident has not been provided. Details concerning the identity of the suspect, the sequence of events that led to the shooting, and the specific actions taken by law enforcement personnel are also pending further official statements.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses. The exact cause of the shooting and any potential code violations or fines related to the incident are not available at this time.
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