Suspect Killed After Deputy-Involved Shooting In Catawba County

CATAWBA COUNTY, NC — Authorities are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Catawba County.

The shooting happened Monday afternoon on 15th Street NE in Hickory.  Officials say the detectives with the narcotics division were conducting an investigation when they came in contact with the subject.

Authorities say there was an altercation and the subject’s vehicle collided with a deputy’s vehicle.  Deputies say the subject was shot during the interaction.  The name of the man killed and the deputy who fired the shot have not been released at this time.

Neighbors say the man killed has a little girl and a wife.