James Thompson dies in fatal Lincolnton, N.C. shooting
Fatal Lincolnton, N.C. shooting death of James Thompson
When law enforcement received reports of a family conflict at Betty G. Ross Park on Madison Street on Sunday afternoon, officers from the Lincolnton Police were dispatched to the location. Arriving shortly after 1:30 p.m., they discovered a woman suffering from multiple gunshot injuries near the southern part of the park. This initial incident subsequently resulted in a law enforcement operation where officers fired their weapons, leading to the death of the suspect. The man responsible, James Thompson, was pronounced dead at the scene and had a documented history of four prior law enforcement encounters. No officers from the Lincolnton Police department sustained physical harm during these events, and the specifics regarding who initiated the gunfire or whether Thompson was directly targeted by police have not been officially confirmed. The female individual who was shot is currently receiving medical care and is described as being in critical condition by the authorities. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has since taken over the case for further examination. Residents and community members expressed surprise at the occurrence within their neighborhood but also mentioned feeling secure about using the park. No further information regarding the events that triggered the shooting or the identity of the person initially harmed has been made public as the probe continues.
