CHEROKEE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Cherokee Indian Police Department reports an officer died in the line-of-duty on Friday.
Police Chief Carla Neadeau said Detective Jeff Smith died while performing his duties.
Other agencies in western North Carolina have also shared statements about the officer’s death.
FOX Carolina has reached out to the Cherokee Indian Police Department for details on what led to the officer’s death.
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