Altercation Leads To Shooting at Lincoln County Camp Ground

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office News Release:

On 08/23/26 at approximately 1:20 AM Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were providing security services at Tuckers Grove Campground, located at 4501 Hwy 73 Iron Station, when a disturbance involving a firearm occurred. During the disturbance an individual was shot by an unknown suspect. The suspect was pursued by deputies but fled the area. Deputies on scene as well as Lincoln County EMS personnel provided lifesaving measures, and the victim was transported to Atrium Main but died a short time later. The name of the victim is not being released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

• Detective Woodard at 704-689-7019
• The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 704-732-9050
• Lincoln County Communications at 704-735-8202