A deputy with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting late Thursday evening, authorities said.
Deputy Mitchell Hilton, 37, was off-duty when authorities say he shot and killed someone during a domestic dispute at the Crown Ridge Apartments on South Dekalb Street in Shelby, North Carolina.
Shelby police officers responded to the shooting call, according to a release, and immediately asked the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for assistance.
After learning the suspect in the case was a deputy, “the NC SBI was called to ensure a fair and impartial investigation,” officials said.
Hilton has been charged with first-degree murder.
“Domestic violence is a devastating issue that affects individuals and families from all walks of life, including members of the law enforcement community. It serves as a painful reminder that no one is immune to the far-reaching impact of these tragedies,” the sheriff’s office said in a release. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this incredibly difficult time.”
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Justin Pryor
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