Deputy Killed, Another Hurt in Carroll County Va Welfare Check Shooting

A Carroll County deputy was killed and another was hurt after a welfare check turned into a shooting Friday night in carroll county va. Deputies were sent at about 9:26 p.m. to 13658 Fancy Gap Highway after a family member requested the check.

When two deputies arrived and made contact with Michael Puckett, authorities say he opened fire on them. Both deputies were hit by gunfire, and law enforcement agencies launched a coordinated search for Puckett, who remains at large.

Fancy Gap Highway Response

One deputy suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and is receiving medical evaluation, and officials said he is expected to be okay. Kevin Kemp, the Carroll County sheriff, is leading the response tied to the Friday night shooting.

Investigators described the case as active and ongoing after the shooting at 13658 Fancy Gap Highway. The call began as a welfare check, but the encounter changed quickly once deputies made contact with Puckett.

Michael Puckett Search

Law enforcement warned that Puckett should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Anyone who sees him or has information about his whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to call 911 immediately.

The search now centers on keeping the public away from the suspect while deputies and other agencies continue looking for him. For people in the area, the immediate instruction is simple: if Puckett is seen, do not engage and call 911 immediately.