Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A North Carolina state trooper was shot and killed on Wednesday and the suspect is in custody, authorities said.
Kevin K. Conner was shot multiple times when a driver opened fire at him after being stopped for a speeding violation at about 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety said. After the driver fled the scene, Conner was taken to a local hospital where he died.