NC Deputy Killed by Convict During Trip to Medical Center; Suspect Caught After Chase in Stolen Car, Sheriff Says

NC deputy killed by convict during trip to medical center; suspect caught after chase in stolen car, sheriff says

MURPHY, N.C. (AP/WNCN) — A federal inmate escaped from custody at a medical clinic in western North Carolina and fatally shot a detention officer with his own gun Monday, then fled in a stolen vehicle before being captured in another county, a sheriff said. The inmate had been taken by Cherokee County Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes to an orthopedics office in Murphy for undisclosed treatment when a scuffle began. While at Erlanger West…

Inmate shoots North Carolina officer then gets caught in stolen vehicle

The inmate had been taken to an orthopedics office for undisclosed treatment when a scuffle began after which the inmate took the officer's weapon and shot him

Inmate overpowers and kills NC deputy during escort, leads officials on car chase

On Monday, around 2:30 p.m., Macon County dispatch was informed by Clay County Emergency Services that the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was heading into Macon County in a vehicle chase.

UPDATE: Federal inmate faces first-degree murder charge after killing detention officer in NC

A federal inmate shot a detention officer with his own gun and fled while in an appointment in Murphy, NC, leading to a chase and arrest in Macon County. Stay tuned for updates.

Inmate Fatally Shoots North Carolina Officer Before Being Caught in ...

Federal inmate's escape attempt leaves one deputy dead, another injured

A federal inmate has been captured after shooting a deputy, stealing a vehicle, and leading authorities on a multi-county chase on Monday.