HICKORY, N.C. — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in Hickory. Β
Officials say the shooting happened at a Kangaroo Express on North Center Street early Monday morning. Β
The officers were questioning a driver of a City of Hickory work truck that had heavy damage on the right side of the vehicle. Β While officers were speaking to the suspect, he is accused of pointing a handgun at one of the officers. Β
Two officers fired their weapons at the vehicle. Β The suspect was killed in the shooting. Β The gun was still in the suspect’s hand when officers re-approached the vehicle. Β One spent shell casing was located in the suspect’s weapon that appears to have malfunctioned after one shot was fired. Β
It was later determined that the city vehicle was stolen from an employee’s home. Β
Police have not released the name of the suspect at this time. Β The officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Β
