Two Lenoir County Deputies Shot While Responding to Incident Near Pink Hill
Two Lenoir County deputies were shot Friday near Pink Hill while responding to a report of a person shooting at passing vehicles. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.
Wilmington, NC, October 2, 2026 —
Two deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office sustained injuries on Friday after being shot while responding to a call near Pink Hill. The incident occurred as deputies were investigating a report of an individual firing shots at passing vehicles.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has been called in to lead the investigation into the shootings. Details regarding the specific time of the incident on Friday, the names of the deputies involved, their current medical condition, and the identity or apprehension of any suspect(s) have not yet been released by authorities.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the SBI to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deputies being shot. The SBI typically investigates incidents involving law enforcement officers, particularly in cases of serious injury or death.
The reported initial call involved a subject allegedly shooting at vehicles passing through the area. Deputies responded to this report, and it was during this response that they were shot. Further information is expected to be released by the SBI as the investigation progresses.
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