TABOR CITY — Authorities in Columbus County are investigating an early morning violent encounter that resulted in charges for assault on a law enforcement officer.
At 1:53 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Deputy Joshua Beaman of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 396 Clemmons Dr. in Tabor City.
According to incident reports, a 49-year-old male suspect engaged in an assault with a deadly weapon targeting law enforcement officer Dan Thompson. Details regarding the specific weapon involved and the extent of injuries have not yet been released.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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