Around 6:00 pm today, members of Catawba County’s Special Tactics and Response (STAR) Team attempted to apprehend a suspect wanted on several felony and misdemeanor crimes committed in Catawba County.
During that attempt the suspect refused to comply with instructions to exit his vehicle. The suspect then struck several law enforcement vehicles and a private vehicle in an effort to escape apprehension. This suspect was then shot and killed by STAR members as he approached other members of law enforcement with his vehicle.
This incident occurred in a parking lot at Elite Comfort Solutions, which is located at 1115 Farrington St SW in Conover.
This suspect was wanted for Second Degree Kidnapping, Common Law Robbery, Felony Larceny, Misdemeanor Larceny, Communicating Threats, Injury to Personal Property and had an outstanding Domestic Violence Protective Order that deputies were attempting to serve. This suspect was also out on bond after being charged with Murder in an unrelated incident.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has initiated an investigation. The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and other involved law enforcement agencies are cooperating fully with this investigation. The name of this suspect is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
Update: 3:30 am. Authorities have confirmed that 33-year-old Pierre Demond Ramseur of Hickory is the suspect officers were attempting to apprehend during the incident.