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Deputies have confirmed the suspect involved in a Monroe shooting with a Union County Sheriff’s deputy on Tuesday has died.
The suspect has been identified as Malcom Staton, 29, according to a news release.
Deputies also confirm that there was a woman and at least two children in the vehicle when Staton attempted to flee the traffic stop and the shooting occurred.
All the other occupants of the suspect vehicle were medically evaluated and either refused treatment or had no injuries, according to a news release.
Original Story (3/15/22):
MONROE, N.C. — Multiple law enforcement officers are investigating after a Union County Sheriff’s deputy shot a man at the Sunny Food Mart on Walkup Avenue in Monroe Tuesday evening.
According to a news release, as the deputy initiated the traffic stop, the driver of the suspect vehicle attempted to flee by using his vehicle to strike at least three deputy vehicles involved with the traffic stop.
During the attempt to leave the scene, a deputy discharged his duty issued firearm striking the driver of the suspect vehicle, according to authorities. Deputies on scene performed first aid and the suspect was transported to Atrium Main for further medical treatment.
At the time of the shooting, the suspect vehicle was occupied by multiple people but only the driver was injured. Officials say no law enforcement officer was injured during the incident.
As a standard protocol for the incident, Sheriff Cathy has requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conduct an independent investigation of the shooting incident and the deputies involved will be placed on administrative leave.
