Deputy Killed in Virginia-North Carolina Shootout

A deadly confrontation erupted Saturday night near the North Carolina-Virginia border when deputies responded to a welfare check call and were ambushed by 48-year-old Michael Puckett, who opened fire. One deputy died from his injuries, another survived thanks to his ballistic vest. Puckett is now on the run, armed and dangerous, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. Authorities urge the public to stay alert and provide any information that could help bring him to justice. This tragic incident underscores the immense risks faced by law enforcement every day. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9f8fb3e12104aa4