An officer with the McCaysville Police Department was shot in the line of duty Friday night.

Public Safety Director and Chief of Police for the City of McCaysville, Michael Earley shared the news early Saturday morning.

Earley said one of his officers was shot while answer a call for service.

He stated that, at the time of his post, the officer was in critical condition.

The investigation is still ongoing, and they were working to apprehend the suspect, Earley said.

McCaysville Police plan to issue a news release on the matter later on.

The City of Copperhill made a statement that they are keeping the officer and police department in their prayers.

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