Guilford County deputy shot in response to Oak Ridge incident

The unnamed deputy who was shot around 1:23 a.m. was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition, a sheriff’s office news release said.

The suspect, whose identity was also not disclosed, was arrested and taken to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, the news release said.

No information was available on the suspect’s charges, the nature of the incident to which the officer initially responded, or a motive for the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the investigation should contact Det. S. Shanks at 336-641-5966 or Guilford County Crimestoppers at 336-373-1000.