Sheriff: NC deputy shot while serving warrant; suspect in custody after standoff
A man has been taken into custody after shooting a North Carolina deputy Wednesday morning, WTVD reports.
Authorities said the deputy was one of two deputies who went to a home around 9:30 a.m. to serve a domestic violence warrant in Caswell County. Sheriff Tony Durden Jr. told WXLV that the man who shot the deputy multiple times then barricaded themselves inside a home on Paradise Lane and refused to listen to authorities.
Following an hourslong standoff, the suspect was taken into custody after surrendering to law enforcement around 4 p.m., WTVD reports.
The deputy, identified as Aaron Tyndall, was taken to a hospital and is currently responsive. He has worked with the sheriff’s department for 3.5 years.
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At the scene, dozens of law enforcement vehicles could be seen. At least two of the vehicles also appeared to have their windows shot out, WTVD reports.
Deputies from Caswell County, Alamance County and Person County all responded to the scene.
After the shooting, investigators said they found several weapons inside the home.
No other details have been released at this point. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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