Haywood County Sheriff's Office: Investigating Fatal Stabbing

Haywood County Sheriff's Office: Fatal stabbing in Hyder Mountain community of Haywood County-

At 10 am Tuesday February 18, 2020, Haywood County deputies responded to a residence on Long Branch Road in the Hyder Mountain community in reference to an emergency stabbing.

Sheriff’s deputies and emergency medical services responded to the call.

Upon law enforcement’s arrival, deputies learned one man was injured (stab wounds) another was deceased and the perpetrator was still inside the residence.The man with injuries was transported to the hospital.

The suspect initially refused to exit the house. Shortly after deputies used verbal de-escalation measures, the suspect exited the house and was arrested without incident.

The three men involved in this situation are related to each other.

We expect to release further details about this incident later this afternoon.