Two Lenoir County Deputies Shot While Responding to Call; Support Fund Established
Two Lenoir County deputies were shot while responding to a call and a GoFundMe has been set up to support their families.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 2, 2026 —
Two deputies serving Lenoir County have been shot while responding to an incident. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the event, which occurred as deputies were answering a call for service. Specific details regarding the nature of the call, the time and exact location of the incident, and the identities of the involved deputies have not been publicly released at this time.
Information concerning the condition of the deputies is also pending. Authorities have indicated that further updates will be provided as appropriate.
In response to the incident, a crowdfunding campaign has been established to provide financial support to the families of the injured deputies. A GoFundMe page has been created for this purpose. The organizers of the GoFundMe have stated that the funds raised are intended to assist the families during this challenging period. Details regarding the GoFundMe campaign, such as the specific amount raised or the organizer’s name, were not immediately available.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the shooting. The Sheriff’s Office has not released information regarding any suspects or the circumstances that led to the deputies being shot. The public is urged to await official statements from the Sheriff’s Office for confirmed details regarding the incident and the ongoing investigation.
This is a developing story, and more information will be reported as it becomes available from official sources.
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