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2023-07-12 -Lurid Crime Tales-

North Carolina trooper saved by bulletproof vest cleared in fatal shooting of armed motorist

[FOX] A veteran North Carolina state trooper was justified in fatally shooting an armed suspect during a traffic stop in which the gunman opened fire on him, with only his ballistic vest saving his life, prosecutors said Tuesday.

State Highway Patrol Trooper Jeffrey L. Dunlap was shot in the chest just after 7:30 p.m. on July 3 while assisting a stranded motorist on Interstate 26, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety said.

Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams said his office reviewed police dashcam footage of the shooting, prompting him to clear Dunlap of any potential wrongdoing.

"No criminal charges will be filed in this matter and the NC SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) may close this investigation," Williams said. "I informed Taylor’s family of this decision today. The DA’s Office thanks all of our courageous law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line daily to ensure public safety."

During the interaction, Wesley Scott Taylor took out a .44 magnum pistol and fired, Williams said.

Williams, a 13-year veteran of the Highway Patrol, returned fire after his vest stopped an incoming round aimed at his chest, Williams said.

"Fortunately, the round fired by Taylor was stopped by Trooper Dunlap's ballistic vest," he said.

Posted by Besoeker 2023-07-12 01:34|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ] Top

#1 Glad to read the NC Trooper vest with stood a 44 magnum at close range and is OK. Hell the Muzzle 1250+/- Energy ft·lb transfer alone must knock him om his butt.

However, Down in LSD run Augusta Ga./ Richmond Co. .

The local media would have us believe a homeless man in the uptown homeless area, was pointing a firearm at people and shot a Deputy on his arrival.

The shooter is DEAD, but the Deputy has been in Critical condition for several days now, as my last info.

Deeper checking shows the shooter was a known Drug Dealer, handling the Homeless market area.

Posted by NN2N1 2023-07-12 06:09|| 2023-07-12 06:09|| Front Page Top

#2 I bet it hurt like a SOB and left a big-ass bruise. Good for Trooper Dunlap

Posted by Frank G 2023-07-12 07:03|| 2023-07-12 07:03|| Front Page Top

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