A manhunt is underway in Virginia after a sheriff’s deputy was killed and another was injured while responding to a welfare check request.
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. — A manhunt is underway in Virginia after a sheriff’s deputy was killed and another was injured during a welfare check Friday night.
Deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Fancy Gap Highway just before 9:30 p.m. Eastern, after a family member requested a welfare check.
Investigators said the deputies encountered Michael Puckett, who reportedly opened fire on them. The deputies returned fire.
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