Β GASTONIA, N.C.–Β A Gastonia Police detective was involved in a shooting on East Long Avenue in GastoniaΒ SaturdayΒ night.Β
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According to police, Detective Jeff Wooten was inside a Quik Trip convenience store aroundΒ 10:25p.m.Β when he witnessed Brady Hines attacking the store clerk with a knife.Β
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The clerk, Ryan Sherwood was stabbed several times and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to Caramont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
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Detective Wooten, who was in full police duty uniform, intervened by pulling Hines away from Sherwood. Police say the confrontation resulted in Detective Wooten shooting Hines, who had a knife.Β
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Hines has potentially life threatening injuries and was transported to Caramont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Β
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The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating and will present their findings to the Gaston County District Attorneyβs Office.
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The Gastonia Police Department Office of Professional Standards is conducting an administrative investigation. Detective Wooten has been placed on paid administrative leave, while an administrative investigation is conducted.
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Detective Wooten, 51, is a veteran detective who has worked with the department since July 1988.Β
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