Officer Tim Brackeen; Photo: Shelby Police Dept.
Shelby (NC) police officer Tim Brackeen has died from injuries sustained in a Saturday morning shooting, police announced on Monday afternoon.
Officer Brackeen was searching for a man with outstanding warrants when he was allegedly shot by Irving Lucien Fenner, Jr.
Officer Brackeen was transported to a local hospital for treatment; however, he passed away from his injuries on Monday morning.
Fenner, Jr. fled the scene and is still at large.
Officer Brackeen, 38, is survived by his wife and 4-year old daughter.
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