CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – A manhunt is underway for the suspect in the shooting Friday night of two Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies, one of whom died of his injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office is searching for Michael Puckett.
Photo of Michael Puckett, suspect in shooting of Carroll County deputies(Carroll County Sheriff’s Office)
About 9:26 p.m. May 29, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office received a request to conduct a welfare check at 13658 Fancy Gap Highway.
When two deputies arrived, they made contact with Puckett, who fired at both of them. Deputies returned fire, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office says both deputies were struck by gunfire. One was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the shooting. The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and is receiving medical evaluation; he is reported to be stable.
Puckett should be considered “armed and extremely dangerous”, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone who sees him or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to immediately call 911.
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