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Investigators Probe Fatal Wilson Shooting

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WILSON — State investigators are still sorting detailsof apolice shooting that left a Wilson man dead on Christmas day.

Officers say they were trying to serve felony drug warrants whenYule Monteith Reid took off, shooting at them as he ran.

The officers fired back, killing Reid, 21.

Police Maj. Wayne Lamm said that Officer Rob Weatherford, who shotReid, has been placed on administrative leave until police and the State Bureau of Investigation complete their inquiry.

Lamm said Weatherford was on patrol when he spotted Reid walking along astreet about 5:30 p.m. Thursday and approached him, intending to serve himwith outstanding warrants forpossession and sale and delivery of crack cocaine.

Reid fled, with Weatherford in pursuit, said Lamm. During the chase,Reid turned and fired a pistol at Weatherford, who shotback, Lamm said. He said Reid was shot at least once in the head, and ahandgun was found near where he fell.

Reid was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital and transferred to PittCounty Memorial Hospital, where he died.

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