One injured in deputy-involved shooting in Haywood Co.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — One person has been hospitalized following a shooting involving deputies in Western North Carolina.

The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Old Clyde Road Sunday around 5:45 p.m. During the incident, it was reported that the suspect attacked a deputy, prompting the deputy to discharge their weapon, striking the individual.

Officials said the deputy involved in the altercation was not injured and immediate medical aid was provided to the suspect until Haywood County Emergency Medical Services arrived…

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