High Point, NC – A man shot three police officers after he barricaded himself inside a High Point home Friday morning, according to police.
According to the High Point Police Department, an officer was patrolling the area Thursday around 11:15 p.m. when he heard gunshots coming from a house on Block 2900 on West English Road.
According to police, the officer saw a man sitting on the porch of the house and approached him. The man entered the house and barricaded himself in what would be a few-hour confrontation.
More officers responded to the scene and surrounded the house. When a tactical team tried to get the man out, he pulled out a rifle and began firing at officers, officials said.
Officers have non-life-threatening injuries, but one of them will need surgery.
Lt. Matt Truitt with the High Point Police Department said he appreciates the officers being fine.
According to Truitt, the area was evacuated once the man started firing and the main goal now is to negotiate with the man to surrender peacefully.
“He dictates what happens from here,” Truitt said.
The Greensboro Police Department arrived at the scene to assist High Point police, and Truitt said even officers who were off duty responded to the home to help them.
At 8:30 a.m., the man was still barricaded inside the house.