Charlotte, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in Harrisburg, North Carolina when deputies responded to a call reporting a dispute that escalated into a fatal shooting. Willie Lawrence Wimbley, 47, reportedly shot and killed 43-year-old Chartara Laverta Courtney in the driveway of a home on Hammermill Drive. The violent encounter culminated in a shootout between Wimbley and the responding deputies.
Authorities found Wimbley dead at the scene, with the initial investigation pointing towards suicide as the cause of death. The exact circumstances leading to the deadly altercation between Wimbley and Courtney remain unclear, as does the nature of their relationship. However, officials revealed that the two had a history of being in a dating relationship.
A released 911 call shed light on the situation, with the female caller, believed to be Courtney, initially stating that police were not needed to intervene in the dispute. Despite her plea, law enforcement was dispatched to the scene in response to the call. The caller did not provide specifics about the individuals involved in the altercation, leaving many details surrounding the incident shrouded in mystery.
Following the protocol after officer-involved shootings, the deputies engaged in the incident were placed on administrative leave pending further investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The gravity of the situation underscores the importance of addressing domestic violence, as seen through the tragic outcome of this incident.
For individuals experiencing domestic violence, resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) or thehotline.org offer crucial support and assistance in times of crisis. As the investigation unfolds, authorities aim to uncover the full extent of what transpired that fateful day in Harrisburg, North Carolina.