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James Andrew Thompson

Age : 64

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 04/03/2026

Location : 5th St SE

City : Hickory

County : Catawba

State : North Carolina

Agency : Hickory Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after reports of shots fired at vehicles

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/03/2026, police responded to reports of a man firing shots at passing vehicles on 5th St SE. Police located James Andrew Thompson, who had been shooting at vehicles, injuring at least one driver.

Police confronted Thompson and opened fire, killing him.

Weapon status: Police stated Thompson had a firearm and was firing at vehicles; this is based on police claims.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/hickory-police-shoot-armed-man/70930086
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-hickory-leaves-1-dead-1-hurt/NV4V6XXKARE5ZKKVCRQU5JNZJY/