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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