1 killed, 2 injured in shooting near Hickory shopping center

HICKORY, N.C. (AP) -- One man is dead and two people injured after a shooting at a Hickory shopping center involving a police officer.

Police identified the dead man as Paul Vang of Conover. Police said they believe Vang shot his wife, 37-year-old Sandy Vang, and the man with her, 27-year-old Xao Vue.

The shootings occurred late Wednesday.

Capt. Clyde Deal said police are investigating the possibility that Vang killed himself in addition to the possibility that an officer shot him.

Police said Vang fired shots in the direction of Officer Jonathan Barnes and that Barnes also fired.

Barnes, who wasn't injured, was placed on administrative leave with pay, which department policy. The State Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the shooting.

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Information from: The Charlotte Observer, http://www.charlotte.com

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