Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush; $10K reward offered
Carroll County deputy Logan Utt was killed and another officer injured in an alleged ambush. A $10,000 reward is offered for Michael Puckett.
TL;DR
- A manhunt is active for Michael Puckett, an "armed and extremely dangerous" suspect.
- Puckett allegedly ambushed two Carroll County deputies during a welfare check.
- Deputy Logan Utt, 31, was killed in the attack.
- A second deputy was injured but saved by his ballistic vest.
- The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 reward for Puckett's capture.
- Deputy Utt was a military veteran who dreamed of becoming a sheriff's deputy.
- Virginia State Police are leading the investigation.