BOONE, N.C. (WJHL) Two people were arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase in Boone, North Carolina. On Tuesday just before 10 a.m., Boone Police attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle on NC Highway 105. The driver of the vehicle reportedly failed to stop and fled, resulting in a chase that ended […]
Sometimes funny, more often not, police-involved vehicle chases carry serious consequences. Serious, life-changing decisions worthy of sober, clear-minded discussion and merit review.
Both deputies were shot and killed in Boone on April 28 when a wellness check of a residence turned into a violent standoff that left five people dead.
Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman said he and five others from his office decided to go to Watauga County to pay their respects and offer any assistance the county might need from them.
âItâs a bad, bad situation,â Bowman said.
Bowman said the loss of the two deputies brought law enforcement from around North Carolina together to offer support to Watauga County.
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âItâs been close to home,â he said. âI think it makes all law officers more aware of the calls that we go on. Our county will average three or four a week of wellness checks.â