Deputies: Man Dies After Firing Weapon At Deputies During Sexual Exploitation Bust

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – An investigation is underway after a man fired his weapon at deputies during a sexual exploitation bust. Deputies with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office worked in conjunction with the Kannapolis Police Department to conduct a joint operation targeting internet crimes against children and child sex predators.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., 33-year-old Lamar Young was reportedly chatting online with whom he thought was a 15-year-old girl arrived at a location on Bellwood Place in Kannapolis, NC, according to a news release.

Lamar Young

Deputies say upon entering the home, officers attempted to place the man in custody, but he resisted arrest.

Amid the tussle, the young allegedly drew a weapon and fired at the deputies attempting to arrest him, according to a news release.

Officers from both agencies returned fire in response striking young, law enforcement says. Officers involved were unharmed, but the suspect was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to law enforcement.

The incident is currently being investigated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) per Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office and Kannapolis Police Department policy.

Officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard protocol with any officer-involved shooting incidents. Once the investigation is completed, information will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review, which is also standard protocol.