Manhunt for Suspect Wanted in Fatal Police Gunfire Exchange Ends in Arrest
Greenhill Rd & US-52 N
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Summary
- A manhunt concluded with the arrest of Michael Puckett, who fled after fatally shooting one deputy and injuring another in Cana, Virginia. The incident prompted a multi-agency search, including federal involvement, and a $50,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. Puckett was apprehended near Mount Airy, North Carolina, after being spotted on trail cameras.
Timeline
Police have apprehended the suspect, ending a search that spanned several days.
A large number of law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies, are searching areas near Mount Airy after the suspect was reportedly caught on trail cams.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Greenhill Rd & US-52 N.
The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect.
If spotted, do not approach and contact 911.
A large number of agencies are coordinating for a search of the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.
During the gunfight, the suspect, now identified as Michael Puckett, was able to flee police.
The second officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
One deputy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect opened fire at the two deputies, who were both shot.
Police have confirmed two officers responded to a residence around 9:30 p.m. last night and encountered a man with a gun.
Incident reported at 13658 Fancy Gap Hwy.
Police have apprehended the suspect, ending a search that spanned several days.
A large number of law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies, are searching areas near Mount Airy after the suspect was reportedly caught on trail cams.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Greenhill Rd & US-52 N.
The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect.
If spotted, do not approach and contact 911.
A large number of agencies are coordinating for a search of the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.
During the gunfight, the suspect, now identified as Michael Puckett, was able to flee police.
The second officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
One deputy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect opened fire at the two deputies, who were both shot.
Police have confirmed two officers responded to a residence around 9:30 p.m. last night and encountered a man with a gun.
Incident reported at 13658 Fancy Gap Hwy.
Police have apprehended the suspect, ending a search that spanned several days.
A large number of law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies, are searching areas near Mount Airy after the suspect was reportedly caught on trail cams.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Greenhill Rd & US-52 N.
The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect.
If spotted, do not approach and contact 911.
A large number of agencies are coordinating for a search of the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.
During the gunfight, the suspect, now identified as Michael Puckett, was able to flee police.
The second officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
One deputy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect opened fire at the two deputies, who were both shot.
Police have confirmed two officers responded to a residence around 9:30 p.m. last night and encountered a man with a gun.
Incident reported at 13658 Fancy Gap Hwy.
Police have apprehended the suspect, ending a search that spanned several days.
A large number of law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies, are searching areas near Mount Airy after the suspect was reportedly caught on trail cams.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Greenhill Rd & US-52 N.
The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect.
If spotted, do not approach and contact 911.
A large number of agencies are coordinating for a search of the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.
During the gunfight, the suspect, now identified as Michael Puckett, was able to flee police.
The second officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
One deputy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect opened fire at the two deputies, who were both shot.
Police have confirmed two officers responded to a residence around 9:30 p.m. last night and encountered a man with a gun.
Incident reported at 13658 Fancy Gap Hwy.
Police have apprehended the suspect, ending a search that spanned several days.
A large number of law enforcement agencies, including federal agencies, are searching areas near Mount Airy after the suspect was reportedly caught on trail cams.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Greenhill Rd & US-52 N.
The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect.
If spotted, do not approach and contact 911.
A large number of agencies are coordinating for a search of the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.
During the gunfight, the suspect, now identified as Michael Puckett, was able to flee police.
The second officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
One deputy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect opened fire at the two deputies, who were both shot.
Police have confirmed two officers responded to a residence around 9:30 p.m. last night and encountered a man with a gun.
Incident reported at 13658 Fancy Gap Hwy.
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I bet he gets arrested untouched.
@Dior2025 you get arrested right along with him
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The usual suspect.
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LOCK EM UPPPPP
I bet he gets arrested untouched.
@Dior2025 you get arrested right along with him
Rest 🕊🚨⚘🙏💙🚔🕊🚔💙🙏⚘🚨🕊 Peacefully, Officer
The usual suspect.
@CharlotteWebUser like crimeates aren't responsible for more violence against law enforcement 🤷♂️
LOCK EM UPPPPP
I bet he gets arrested untouched.
@Dior2025 you get arrested right along with him
Rest 🕊🚨⚘🙏💙🚔🕊🚔💙🙏⚘🚨🕊 Peacefully, Officer
The usual suspect.
@CharlotteWebUser like crimeates aren't responsible for more violence against law enforcement 🤷♂️
LOCK EM UPPPPP
I bet he gets arrested untouched.
@Dior2025 you get arrested right along with him
Rest 🕊🚨⚘🙏💙🚔🕊🚔💙🙏⚘🚨🕊 Peacefully, Officer
The usual suspect.
@CharlotteWebUser like crimeates aren't responsible for more violence against law enforcement 🤷♂️
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LOCK EM UPPPPP
I bet he gets arrested untouched.
@Dior2025 you get arrested right along with him
Rest 🕊🚨⚘🙏💙🚔🕊🚔💙🙏⚘🚨🕊 Peacefully, Officer
The usual suspect.
@CharlotteWebUser like crimeates aren't responsible for more violence against law enforcement 🤷♂️