2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others dead in shooting at North Carolina home By Alex Sundby 2 deputies among 4 killed in North Carolina standoff
Police believe a gunman killed two sheriff s deputies, his mother and his stepfather at a North Carolina home before killing himself Wednesday. The shooting sparked a lengthy standoff between the gunman and authorities in Boone, North Carolina, that ended late Wednesday night.
The Watauga County Sheriff s Office identified the deputies as K-9 Deputy Logan Fox and Sergeant Chris Ward. Sheriff Len Hagaman identified the two other victims as the gunman s mother and stepfather, a reporter for CBS affiliate WBTV posted to Twitter.
10 a.m.:Â The Watauga County Sheriff s Office confirmed the individual suspected of killing the two officers is also suspected of killing two civilians in the residence. The names of the civilians are not being released at this time.
During an initial rescue attempt of the WCSO officers, a Boone Police officer was hit by gunfire, but was uninjured due to his protective equipment.
The investigation is ongoing, and is being led by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
A GoFundMe was set up in support of Sergeant Chris Ward s family by Back the Blue NC and can be found at
WCSO shooting Incident timeline
The following is a timeline of the incident occurring that occurred on Wednesday, April 28, responded to by Watauga County Sheriff s Office and numerous agencies across the region and state.
Thursday, April 29
4:12 p.m.: The Watauga County Sheriff s Office revealed the individual suspected of killing Sgt. Chris Ward and Dep. Logan Fox was Isaac Alton Barnes, 32. Barnes is also believed to have killed Michelle Annette Ligon, 61, and George Wyatt Ligon, 58, both of 553 Hardaman Circle in Boone. Barnes, who was son and stepson of the deceased civilians, died at the scene.
3:03 p.m.: Deputy Logan Fox s K9 Raven was confirmed to be safe by WCSO Major Kelly Redmon. Redmon said Raven was brought along with Fox, but stayed in the car and was unharmed.
PICTURED: Mother, stepfather and two sheriff s deputies shot dead by gunman, 32, who then turned gun on himself days after cops were warned he was planning to take people out
Isaac Alton Barnes, 32, is accused of killing his mother Michelle Annette Ligon, 61, and stepfather George Wyatt Ligon, 58
He then began a 13-hour shootout with sheriffs deputies who responded to the home in Boone for a welfare check
Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox who were among the first cops on the scene, were also shot and killed
The massacre began as deputies conducted the welfare check at the Boone home at 9:44am Wednesday