Suspect Captured After Deputy Killed

A deadly standoff in Surry County, North Carolina, ended with the arrest of 55-year-old Michael Puckett, who allegedly shot two Virginia deputies during a welfare check—killing one, Deputy Logan Utt, and wounding the other. After a multi-agency manhunt spanning several counties, Puckett was taken into custody late Sunday night. Sheriff Kemp praised the collaborative effort and honored the fallen officer, underscoring the daily risks faced by law enforcement and the enduring weight of this tragedy on families and communities. 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/45b18bb17c7c6ed0