NORTH EAST, Md. — One person was shot by a Cecil County Sheriff's deputy Monday afternoon.
Around 4 p.m., deputies were looking for two wanted people in the area of 400 West Claiborne Road.
They were identified as Matthew Issac Booher, 34, and James Edward Booher, 40.
A deputy found both of them in a stairwell near the residence.
According to deputies, an altercation occurred between the deputy and Matthew Booher, which caused the deputy to shoot his gun at him.
Matthew brandished a knife in an "aggressive manner" towards the deputy, leading to the deputy shooting Matthew, striking him in the groin area.
James Booher then grabbed a metal pipe and began advancing toward the deputy in a "hostile manner."
According to deputies, after the deputy retreated James dropped the pipe and picked up the knife Matthew dropped.
James would then flee the area and the deputy then provided medical attention to the Matthew.
Matthew was taken to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, with non-life-threatening injuries.
On June 21, James was located and arrested during a traffic stop in Troutman, North Carolina.
The charges are as follows:
Matthew Booher
- First-degree assault
- Second-degree assault
- Reckless Endangerment
- Failure to obey a lawful order
- Obstructing Justice
- Resisting Arrest
James Booher
- Two counts of first-degree assault
- Two counts of second-degree assault
- Two counts of reckless endangerment
- Failure to obey a lawful order
- Resisting arrest
Per Cecil County Sheriff's Office policy, the deputy has been placed on administrative leave.
The shooting is under investigation by the Cecil County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division.
Both Matthew and James Booher are awaiting extradition to Maryland to be served with the outstanding warrants.
