Officer Involved Shooting in Cherryville NC

2:58 AM EST |February 5, 2024|Wise News Network|, , ,

By Rusty Wise (WNN) 

 02/05/2024 -Updated 4:45PM

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – An officer involved shooting in Cherryville has occurred at the corner of Ray St. and West Second St.

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Scene of Shooting in Cherryville NC. 2-4-2024 By Rusty Wise (WNN)

Per Cherryville Police Department press release, officers responded to a civil disturbance and an officer shot the suspect who was fatally wounded. 

As of February 5, 2024 update, the suspect was named as Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera, 35. (see press release below)

The suspect Thomas Micheal Rivera who was involved in the shooting.
Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera Arrest Picture 9/16/2023 2:45PM Charge: Possess Stolen Property Photo: Gaston County Sherriff’s Office

The State Bureau of Investigations is investigating the incident. The involved officer has been put on administrative leave until the investigation is finalized. 

More information on the officer involved shooting in Cherryville will come as it becomes available. 

Wise News Network. 02/04/2024 – Updated 4:45 PM on 02/05/2024 

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Cherryville Police Department Press Release 2-5-2024

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