FAYETTEVILLE — An off-duty Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot an 18-year-old man Sunday night during an encounter involving people reportedly setting off fireworks from a vehicle, according to police.
Fayetteville police Sgt. Stephen Mauk said officers received a call at approximately 10:21 p.m. about people setting off fireworks from a vehicle near Eastpoint Drive and South Roberts Road.
An off-duty deputy attempted to intervene, and at some point during the interaction, the deputy discharged his firearm, Mauk said…