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Roanoke Rapids police chief involved in shooting

Roanoke Rapids Chief of Police Bobby Martin shot a suspect Friday morning and, per department policy, was placed on paid leave. The State Bureau of Investigation will investigate, which is standard when a law enforcement officer fires a weapon.
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Roanoke Rapids Chief of Police Bobby Martin shot a suspect Friday morning and, per department policy, was placed on paid leave. The State Bureau of Investigation will investigate, which is standard when a law enforcement officer fires a weapon.

Reporter : Bryan Mims
Photographer : Vinnie Boccanfuso
Web Editor : Jodi Leese Glusco
Posted 2019-12-20T18:17:38-0500 - Updated 2019-12-20T18:17:38-0500