North Carolina state trooper killed, suspect in custody: report
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A North Carolina State Trooper was shot and killed early Wednesday, a report said. (North Carolina State Highway Patrol / Twit)
A North Carolina State Trooper was shot and killed on a highway early Wednesday, according to a report.
The shooting took place south of Whiteville on Highway 701, WECT-TV reported. It occured during a traffic stop, according to a reporter with 13 News Now.
The suspect was reportedly later surrounded in the woods near Fair Bluff and taken into custody.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police departments in the area took to social media to pray for the fallen officer.
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