HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory police have confirmed one person was killed and another was hurt in an officer-involved shooting Friday morning.
It happened in the Kenworth neighborhood in Hickory along 5th Street Southeast.
Police say one man was shot and killed on the front porch of his home. They also say the second person who was shot was not an officer.
Witnesses told Channel 9’s Dave Faherty the deceased victim was armed and pointed the weapon at officers after they told him to drop it.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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