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Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting Occurs in Harnett County, Investigation Underway

Lillington, N.C. — A man lost his life in Harnett County following a confrontation resulting in a deputy-involved shooting, authorities reported on Sunday. The incident, which is garnering scrutiny and raising questions, occurred late Saturday night in a residential neighborhood in Lillington, about 30 miles south of Raleigh. Harnett County Sheriff’s Office officials have disclosed few details so far but confirmed that the shooting happened after deputies responded to a disturbance call. Upon arrival at …

Suspect at Large After Fatal Shooting in Harnett County

LILLINGTON, N.C. – The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man was shot and killed, and the suspect is currently on the run. The incident took place in the rural area of N. C, where the victim was found dead at the scene. Law enforcement is actively seeking the suspect and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, and it is currently unknown what led to …

Harnett County Men Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Connection with Shooting

LILLINGTON, N.C. – Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting in Harnett County that resulted in the death of two brothers in June. The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office reported that 21-year-old Caleb Xavier Henderson and 20-year-old Rasool Mubarak Husain Jr. were taken into custody on Dec. 29. Authorities charged both men with two counts of first-degree murder, first-degree forcible burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to robbery with a dangerous weapon. …