Politics● ElevatedOct 2 · Oct 2, 2026, 7:07 PM
NC trooper says he shot sheriff’s deputy in self-defense, judge’s order shows
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from hanfordsentinel · united states of america · North America
RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina state trooper charged with killing a Cumberland County deputy who had previously dated his girlfriend sought release from jail last month, claiming self-defense, according to recently released court documents. The judge considered that claim…
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