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Friday, 09 January 2026 16:29
Park officials seek help catching Deep Creek shooter
BRYSON CITY — The National Park Service is seeking tips from the public to aid in the ongoing investigation of an assault that occurred in the Deep Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
At about 5:40 p.m. Dec. 22, an individual approached two vehicles believed to have been involved in a collision near the Deep Creek Picnic Area.
As the individual approached, one of the vehicles — described as a white SUV — drove away. A second vehicle — described as a newer silver or gray four-door pickup truck equipped with a lift kit and bearing a weighted North Carolina registration—motioned for the person to approach.
When the individual approached, the driver of the vehicle pointed a handgun at them. The individual fled from the scene and heard multiple gunshots being fired from the area where the encounter occurred.
Both the SUV and pickup truck, as well as a gray sedan believed to be associated with the group, were seen fleeing the area toward Bryson City.
The suspect was described as
Both the SUV and pickup truck, as well as a gray sedan believed to be associated with the group, were seen fleeing the area toward Bryson City.
The suspect was described as
He and a group of about 10 individuals
Although no additional details are available at this time, information from other visitors is often very helpful to investigators. If you were in the Deep Creek area during the late afternoon of Dec. 22 contact the NPS.
-CALL the NPS Tip Line 888-653-0009
-Report ONLINE go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
-EMAIL e-mail us
Although no additional details are available at this time, information from other visitors is often very helpful to investigators. If you were in the Deep Creek area during the late afternoon of Dec. 22 contact the NPS.
-CALL the NPS Tip Line 888-653-0009
-Report ONLINE go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
-EMAIL e-mail us
-National Park Service
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