EMERALD ISLE, N.C. — An assistant fire chief was flown to a hospital after he was shot at his home in Emerald Isle Tuesday morning, according to CBS affiliate WNCT.
Police in the area said Donnie Askew was found suffering from a gunshot wound in his yard on Mount Pleasant Road around 11 a.m.
No foul play was suspected and there was no threat to the public, according to the police chief.
Emergency crews flew him to a hospital in Wilmington where he had to undergo surgery. There is no word on his current condition.
The police chief said Askew used to volunteer for 30 years at the Swansboro Fire Department.
Wednesday morning, Emerald Isle Fire Chief William Matthias issued the following statement:
“Donnie Askew has been a volunteer in the community of Swansboro since he was 18 years old. He has provided countless nights of protection and safety to the community. Donnie has provided over 36 years of leadership, courage, and integrity with the Emerald Isle Fire Department. As a friend, he is always there when needed and is one of the few who you could look towards for guidance. In this time please provide the family space and time as we all navigate the next few days.”
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