2 North Carolina deputies killed, 3 others found dead after 13-hour standoff

[mystery-ak]

2 North Carolina deputies killed, 3 others found dead after 13-hour standoff
Watauga County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox both died
By Michael Ruiz, Danielle Wallace | Fox News

Two deputies in North Carolina have died from their injuries suffered during a more than 13-hour-long standoff at a home near Boone, Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman confirmed Thursday morning.

Three civilians -- including the suspected shooter -- also died, bringing the death toll to five people.

K-9 Deputy Logan Fox died at the scene, Watauga County Sheriff’s Office also confirmed in a statement to Fox News on Thursday. Sgt. Chris Ward died after being flown to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment.

Hagaman said that another law enforcement member, a Boone Police officer who participated in an initial rescue attempt, was shot in the head -- but his protective helmet saved him from injury.

"Our hearts are broken for our law enforcement partners at the Watauga County Sheriff's Office. There are no words to explain the sorrow the #FBI family feels for you," the FBI Charlotte Field Office said in a statement Thursday morning. "We continue to be thankful for the men and women who put themselves in harm's way to protect our communities."

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[GtHawk]

Well that sucks! Prayers for the officer and his family, and the second non human officer too.

[PeteS in CA]

The sheriff’s office declined to identify the civilians by name at this time. The individual suspected of killing the two officers is also suspected of killing two civilians in the residence, according to the agency.

The deceased civilians are a stepfather, mother and her son, WSOC-TV reported. It's unclear who was the suspected shooter.

What began as a welfare check devolved into violence at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday when Watauga County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a home in the 500 block of Hardaman Circle in Boone, located about 116 miles northwest of Charlotte. The homeowner's employer had called to report that the homeowner had not reported to work that morning and was not answering the phone.

IIRC, the Land of LA and NYC plan to send social workers to situations like this. 

[IsailedawayfromFR]

IIRC, the Land of LA and NYC plan to send social workers to situations like this. 

Already happening.

My daughter is a social worker in Washington state.

She quit CPS several years ago when that state forced social workers into domestic disputes as first responders, prior to the police arriving.

She felt unsafe in such a ridiculous situation as she was certain she would be injured or killed.

[PeteS in CA]

Already happening.

My daughter is a social worker in Washington state.

She quit CPS several years ago when that state forced social workers into domestic disputes as first responders, prior to the police arriving.

She felt unsafe in such a ridiculous situation as she was certain she would be injured or killed.

It's disgusting that ideologues who will never experience the consequences of their idiocy impose such a choice on good people.

[goatprairie]

Already happening.

My daughter is a social worker in Washington state.

She quit CPS several years ago when that state forced social workers into domestic disputes as first responders, prior to the police arriving.

She felt unsafe in such a ridiculous situation as she was certain she would be injured or killed.

Head lib in charge to social worker: "hey, we just got a report of a man standing in his front yard shooting at people and cars that go by his house. You go out there unarmed, and try to talk some sense into him."
Social worker: "stick this job up your kiester as hard as you can. I quit."

[LMAO]

For God’s sake is there anything the left doesn’t destroy?