Homeowner Killed After Firing at Cars
5th St SE & Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE
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Summary
- On Friday morning around 8:30 a.m., a Hickory homeowner on 5th Street Southeast fired at cars driving past his house, hitting one driver twice.
- Police ordered him to drop the gun, and when he pointed it at officers, at least two shot and killed him; the driver was taken to the hospital, and the State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the scene.
Timeline
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the man opening fire. No names have been released.
The State Bureau of Investigation arrived after 11 a.m. to review the shooting, including police body camera and surveillance footage.
Officers told the man to drop his gun multiple time. Witnesses said he pointed the weapon at them, and officers fired, killing him on his front porch. The street was closed and evidence markers were placed at the scene.
Around 8:30 a.m., a man fired at cars driving past his house on 5th Street Southeast, WSOC-TV reports. One driver was hit twice, and their SUV window shattered. The victim was rushed to the hospital; their condition is unknown.
Incident reported at 5th St SE & Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE.
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the man opening fire. No names have been released.
The State Bureau of Investigation arrived after 11 a.m. to review the shooting, including police body camera and surveillance footage.
Officers told the man to drop his gun multiple time. Witnesses said he pointed the weapon at them, and officers fired, killing him on his front porch. The street was closed and evidence markers were placed at the scene.
Around 8:30 a.m., a man fired at cars driving past his house on 5th Street Southeast, WSOC-TV reports. One driver was hit twice, and their SUV window shattered. The victim was rushed to the hospital; their condition is unknown.
Incident reported at 5th St SE & Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE.
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the man opening fire. No names have been released.
The State Bureau of Investigation arrived after 11 a.m. to review the shooting, including police body camera and surveillance footage.
Officers told the man to drop his gun multiple time. Witnesses said he pointed the weapon at them, and officers fired, killing him on his front porch. The street was closed and evidence markers were placed at the scene.
Around 8:30 a.m., a man fired at cars driving past his house on 5th Street Southeast, WSOC-TV reports. One driver was hit twice, and their SUV window shattered. The victim was rushed to the hospital; their condition is unknown.
Incident reported at 5th St SE & Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE.
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the man opening fire. No names have been released.
The State Bureau of Investigation arrived after 11 a.m. to review the shooting, including police body camera and surveillance footage.
Officers told the man to drop his gun multiple time. Witnesses said he pointed the weapon at them, and officers fired, killing him on his front porch. The street was closed and evidence markers were placed at the scene.
Around 8:30 a.m., a man fired at cars driving past his house on 5th Street Southeast, WSOC-TV reports. One driver was hit twice, and their SUV window shattered. The victim was rushed to the hospital; their condition is unknown.
Incident reported at 5th St SE & Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE.
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the man opening fire. No names have been released.
The State Bureau of Investigation arrived after 11 a.m. to review the shooting, including police body camera and surveillance footage.
Officers told the man to drop his gun multiple time. Witnesses said he pointed the weapon at them, and officers fired, killing him on his front porch. The street was closed and evidence markers were placed at the scene.
Around 8:30 a.m., a man fired at cars driving past his house on 5th Street Southeast, WSOC-TV reports. One driver was hit twice, and their SUV window shattered. The victim was rushed to the hospital; their condition is unknown.
Incident reported at 5th St SE & Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE.
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