A 13-hour standoff in Watauga County has come to an end.
Morganton Department of Public Safety Maj. Ryan Lander told The News Herald just before 11 p.m. that the suspect appears to have killed himself.
The man, whose name has not been released, is said to have killed a deputy during a welfare check at 553 Hardaman Circle in Boone around 9:44 a.m. Wednesday. Another deputy was inside of the home but his condition is unknown at this point.
Watauga County Sheriffâs Office Sgt. Chris Ward, who was shot when responding to the welfare check Wednesday morning, died after being airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee, according to information from WCSO sent to News Herald news partner Dave Faherty with WSOCTV.Â
Boone shooting: Cop shot dead and another injured by gunman during 12-hour standoff
An officer has been shot dead and another deputy injured after a gunman barricaded himself in a section of a home and continues to shoot towards officers at the scene
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One cop has died and another injured in the shootout (Image: ABC)
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Police remain at the scene of a fatal shooting in Watauga County as the shooter, responsible for the death of one deputy and the injury of another deputy, remains active.
Police say the suspect is periodically firing rounds in the direction of officers, while barricading in a section of the home.
Authorities say one officer, Sergeant Chris Ward, died after being flown to a local hospital for injuries he received in the fatal shooting, and one other officer injured in the shooting, K9 Deputy Logan Fox, remains on the scene. His condition remains unknown.
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