A deputy in Cleveland County shot a man during a traffic stop. The incident happened after a deputy pulled a vehicle over in connection with a drug crime. After pulling the vehicle over the deputy called for backup. A second deputy arrived on the scene with the first deputy within minutes.
The suspect in the vehicle assaulted the first deputy after getting out of the vehicle. After the assault the suspect got back in his vehicle and appeared to be grabbing something. AT that point one of deputies shot the suspect. After being shot the suspect fled the scene but was captured. His injuries were non-life threatening.
It is unknown exactly what the suspect will be charged with and the exact details that led up to the shooting. More information will likely be released after an investigation.
