Deputy Shot Dead, Another Wounded in Ongoing North Carolina Standoff
A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy has been killed and another has been wounded in a Watauga County standoff that continued after nightfall with law enforcement officers surrounding a home, authorities said.
Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Ward died from his injuries after a standoff at a home in the town of Boone that began Wednesday morning. Law enforcement officers were dispatched to the residence after the homeowner and his family didn’t report to work or answer telephone calls.
When they entered the home, an unidentified shooter opened fire, striking the pair.
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.
Sheriff: 2 deputies killed during welfare check at Boone home were ambushed WSOCTV.com News Staff
Two deputies were killed and three other people, including the suspected gunman, were found dead after a 13-hour standoff in Boone, the Watauga County sheriff said on Thursday.
Authorities said the two deputies died in the shooting that prompted a daylong standoff Wednesday that dragged into the night with law enforcement officers surrounding a home.
The suspect’s name has not been released but the sheriff said he was 32 years old.
Breaking Boone- sheriff Hagaman just spoke with us confirming the second deputy has died. They also found the suspect’s mother and stepfather deceased. Police had been to the home over the weekend. The latest on the investigation today at noon, 5pm and 6pm. pic.twitter.com/uV0WlhTnOX Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) April 29, 2021
Officials: Five dead, including two deputies, in hours-long standoff in Watauga County, NC
WBTV News Now: Two deputies killed, officer shot in Watauga County standoff By WBTV Web Staff | April 28, 2021 at 1:29 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 12:45 PM
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. (AP/WBTV) - Authorities say two deputies were killed and three other people, including a suspected gunman, were found dead after an hours-long standoff in Watauga County Wednesday. A third officer was also shot in the standoff.
The deputies were shot while responding to a welfare check at a home on Hardaman Circle in Boone after the homeowner and his family did not go to work or respond to phone calls. The standoff began around 9:44 a.m. Wednesday and ended just before 11 p.m.