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Latest update from Direct local · WXII 12: North Carolina sheriff’s deputy shot, suspect arrested in Columbus County. A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a Columbus County sheriff's deputy Wednesday morning, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here The SBI identified the suspect as 48-year-old William Smith Jr. Just before 8 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle, but Smith drove away, leading to a pursuit, according to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. Smith later lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Authorities said Smith then ran from the crash, and an altercation occurred when the deputy confronted him.
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The deputy was taken to a nearby hospital and was treated for their injuries. Smith is charged with attempted first-degree murder.
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Latest update from Direct local · WXII 12: North Carolina sheriff’s deputy shot, suspect arrested in Columbus County. A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a Columbus County sheriff's deputy Wednesday morning, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here The SBI identified the suspect as 48-year-old William Smith Jr. Just before 8 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle, but Smith drove away, leading to a pursuit, according to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. Smith later lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Authorities said Smith then ran from the crash, and an altercation occurred when the deputy confronted him.
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