Deputy Shot & Released from Hospital; Suspect Arrested

On January 14, 2022 the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 8:11 P.M.  The caller stated that a male subject was walking down Post Office Road that appeared to be intoxicated and further stated the male subject had a gun on his hip. 

 

Lee County Sheriff Deputies responded to the area and located a male subject later identified as Jeremy Shane Gentry Jr. age 27, last known address 38 McDuffie Rd Cameron, NC.

 

During the encounter with Deputies, Gentry removed a concealed handgun and discharged the handgun striking a Deputies Body Worn Camera which was located on the Deputies chest.  The bullet passed through the bottom of the Body Camera and lodged into the bullet proof vest that the Deputy was wearing.  The Deputy was treated and released from Central Carolina Hospital.     

 

Gentry was taken into custody and is charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, 3 counts of Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Firearm, Possession of Firearm by Felon, Assault Inflicting Serious Injury, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession with Intent to Sell/ Deliver Methamphetamine, Trafficking Heroin/ Fentanyl, Possession with Intent to Sell/ Deliver Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Sell/ Deliver Schedule II controlled substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

 

This incident is a reminder of the dangers that our Brave Officers face on a daily basis.  I am very thankful that our Deputy did not loose his life tonight.   

 

I would like to thank all of the Agencies that responded to assist our Office.  I would also like to thank everyone for your prayers for our Deputy and all others involved.     

 

 

 

Brian Estes

Sheriff of Lee County