Mecklenburg County Deputy Shot In Charlotte, In Stable Condition

CHARLOTTE, NC — A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputy was shot Saturday in north Charlotte, according to the department.

There was a large law enforcement presence on North Tryon Street and Salome Church Road just near I-485.

According to department, their deputy, identified as Dijon Whyms, was conducting a traffic stop at that intersection after 4:15 p.m. and when the deputy approached the vehicle, the suspect, Aiden Bryant, fired multiple shots, striking Whyms.

Whyms returned fire, also hitting the suspect, according to the department, and both men were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Bryant is in custody, and Whyms is in stable condition.

Sheriff Garry L. McFadden said, “having been in this situation many times in my past career, it is more difficult to process as a leader. I am grateful for MEDIC, Charlotte Fire Department, CMPD, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Atrium Security and especially grateful for Officer Topper who administered a tourniquet to Deputy Whyms. It gave me great comfort seeing my brothers uniting to support the sheriff’s office during this difficult time. I have spoken to Deputy Whyms and his family and he is in good spirits.”