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Duplin County Chase Ends in Tragedy | Wilmington News
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In Duplin County, North Carolina, a high-speed chase ended tragically late Tuesday night when a State Highway Patrol trooper fired his weapon after being assaulted during a pursuit. The suspect fled, jumped from the vehicle, and ran — leading to a physical struggle before the trooper discharged his firearm. The individual died at the scene despite immediate aid; the seven-year veteran trooper, Master Trooper Connor Davis, was injured with broken bones and is now on administrative duty as the State Bureau of Investigation launches a full probe into the incident.
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https://www.wect.com/2026/09/16/highway-patrol-suspect-killed-duplin-county-trooper-involved-shooting/
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