Local Deputy Shot

A Washington County Deputy is recovering after being shot on duty earlier this afternoon.

Police received a call of a possible suicidal person. According to authorities, Lt. Tion Augustine was shot when officers responded to the report.

Lt. Augustine’s was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center earlier today. Details of his condition have not yet been publicly available but according to The Washington County Facebook Page, the Lt. had surgery today and is recovering in ICU.

Raymond Plumlee, 24, has been arrested on four counts of attempted capital murder and is being held at the Washington County Detention Center.