US EditionNorth Carolina Inmate's Escape Leads to Detention Officer's Death, Car Chase | News Channel 3-12
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUN 30 – Kelvin Simmons, with a history of bank robbery and prior escape attempts, fatally shot a detention officer during a custody escape and sparked a multi-county chase, officials said.
- During a medical visit, Kelvin Simmons, a federal inmate, overpowered officers, shot detention officer Francisco Flattes with his own gun, then stole a vehicle and fled in North Carolina.
- Simmons faced federal bank robbery charges and a 2024 escape attempt, prompting enhanced security during his medical transport.
- North Carolina Highway Patrol led a multi-county chase through Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties, ending with a pit maneuver and brief standoff that resulted in Simmons's arrest.
- Kelvin Simmons is charged with first-degree murder, Flattes' death is confirmed, flags are at half-staff, and a GoFundMe supports his family.
- Prosecutors expect additional charges against Simmons, with federal officials like U.S. Attorney Ferguson pledging maximum prosecution, highlighting ongoing legal efforts.
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Governor Josh Stein orders flags lowered after North Carolina detention officer killed in line of duty
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Flags will be flying at half-staff to honor the loss of a North Carolina law enforcement official. According to a release from the North Carolina Department of Administrative Advisory, flags in the state will be lowered on Tuesday to honor Officer Francisco Paul Flattes. Stein ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered on Tuesday and to remain lowered for the whole day to honor Flattes, a Che…
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North Carolina officer shot and killed by inmate during medical visit: Sheriff
Buncombe County Detention Facility (CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.) — A North Carolina detention officer was fatally shot during a “scuffle” at a medical facility after a federal inmate who had been taken to the facility for treatment managed to seize his weapon, authorities said. The inmate was apprehended after fleeing in a stolen vehicle and now faces a murder charge, according to Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith. “This has probably been one of th…
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