Deputies were called to a domestic disturbance at a home about noon. While at the home, deputies learned Corey Lee Cutler had four outstanding warrants. Cutler entered a building on the property and allegedly opened fire at the deputies, who shot and killed him.
Killer: W. Spurling, B. Alexander
Agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Domestic Disturbance-no specific details
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Corey Lee Cutler
Death Date: August 24, 2020
County: Gaston
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6124