DALLAS, N.C – The Gaston County Police Department is assisting Dallas Police Department after two officers were involved in a shooting Tuesday, July 18th.
Officers responded to Feilds Street and North Holland Street after a resident called 911 about a neighbor pointing a gun at them.
Upon arrival, officers say the suspect, identified as William Mcmickle was holding what appeared to be a firearm. McMickle reportedly fired a weapon which caused the officers to return fire. McMickle retreated to a nearby house and a short standoff ensued, according to a news release. Police say after about 30 minutes McMickle was taken into custody without incident.
McMickle was charged with the following:
- Attempted murder
- Two counts of assault by pointing a gun,
- Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
For protocol purposes, both officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending the ongoing investigation.
