Officer-involved shooting in Leland leaves deputy injured, suspect dead

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WWAY News,

The Marathon gas station in Leland is blocked by crime scene tape after a deputy was shot and a suspect was killed. (Photo: WWAY)

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County deputy was injured in an early morning officer-involved shooting in Leland, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.

At around 5 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a call at 1930 Mercantile Drive. During the encounter, one deputy was struck by gunfire and sustained two gunshot wounds. The deputy was transported to a medical facility and is currently receiving treatment, according to the sheriff’s office.

The suspect involved in the incident was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff’s office requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to conduct an independent review, following standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.

No additional details have been released. The sheriff’s office said updates will be provided as information becomes available.