{"id":1950,"date":"2026-05-30T21:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1950"},"modified":"2026-05-30T21:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:04:43","slug":"deputy-fatally-shot-during-home-welfare-check-in-virginia-search-underway-for-suspect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1950","title":{"rendered":"Deputy fatally shot during home welfare check in Virginia. Search underway for suspect"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>HILLSVILLE, Va. (AP) \u2014 A sheriff\u2019s deputy in Virginia died Friday after a man shot at two deputies who were conducting a welfare check, law enforcement officials said, and a search was underway for a suspect. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1949\">Vikings hire Seahawks assistant Nolan Teasley as their general manager, AP source says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Carroll County Sheriff\u2019s Office said the fatal shooting occurred after law enforcement received a request from a family member to do a welfare check.<\/p>\n<p>A man at the home began shooting, and the deputies returned fire, the sheriff\u2019s office said. Both deputies were hit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne deputy sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and is currently receiving medical evaluation and is reported to be in stable condition,\u201d the office said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp identified the officer who died as Deputy Logan Utt, a military veteran who joined the department in 2023. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1947\">Dry final day of the month before rain chances return Monday in central NC to kick off June<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, Carroll County has lost a hero, and a family has suffered an unimaginable loss,\u201d Kemp said. \u201cPlease keep his wife, children, family, friends, and fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Authorities were searching for the suspect, identified by the U.S. Marshals Office as Michael Timothy Puckett, 55. Law enforcement officials said he should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy office is closely monitoring this tragic incident,\u201d Gov. Abigail Spanberger said on social media. \u201cI encourage anyone with information on the suspect\u2019s whereabouts to contact Virginia State Police. My thoughts are with the deputy\u2019s family and the Carroll County Sheriff\u2019s Office as we work through this awful situation.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=1945\">Live scoreboard: NC State, Auburn baseball square off in 2026 Auburn Regional elimination game<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HILLSVILLE, Va. 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