BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 40 in Burke County Tuesday morning, law enforcement sources told Channel 9.
Reporter Dave Faherty was at the scene where several state highway patrol vehicles and a helicopter could be seen on the interstate and on-ramp.
Breaking Burke- law enforcement sources are confirming to channel 9 this is an officer involved shooting. Sbi agents are now on the scene. Watch channel 9 and tv 64 for updates. pic.twitter.com/EBg9cYvyNf
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) September 20, 2022
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said the interstate is blocked at Exit 118 in Hildebran. The road is expected to reopen by 10 a.m.
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Faherty is working to learn additional information. Watch Eyewitness News NOW for the latest updates.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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