Firefighter shot during emergency response results in individual's arrest
In a shocking turn of events, a suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting a firefighter in Ellerbe, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a fire alarm response at a house on Green Lake Road on the morning of September 1.
The Ellerbe Fire Department responded to the call, but as they approached the house, shots were fired towards them. One of the firefighters was seriously injured in the incident and was immediately taken to a trauma center by life flight.
Timothy Lee Hayden, a man from Ellerbe, has been placed under no bond and arrested for his alleged actions. He has been charged with two counts of assault on emergency personnel with a firearm and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. The charges against Hayden include intent to kill or inflict serious injury.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, but no information is currently available about the identity of the man who was arrested.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks that firefighters face in the line of duty. Our thoughts are with the injured firefighter and their family during this difficult time.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
