CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Officials in Caldwell County say a suspect who opened fire on officers following a traffic stop in Caldwell is dead.
According to authorities, 28-year-old Kentrey Witherspoon died following a standoff at Kincaid Plant 6 in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Kentrey Witherspoon
Witherspoon was initially stopped by a Hudson Police officer early Thursday morning. A Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to assist, before Witherspoon began firing a weapon at officers. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the shooting.
A State Trooper located Witherspoon, who then ran to Kincaid Plant 6. The plant was evacuated by authorities.
Officials say there was a “lengthy period of negotiations” before U.S. Marshals engaged Witherspoon and he was pronounced dead.
No further details were provided.
