WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — Five people are dead, including two deputies, following a 13-hour standoff Wednesday at a home in Boone, the sheriff confirmed to Channel 9.
The fallen deputies were identified as Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox.
“We’re up, we’re down. We’re doing the ebb and flow things between not understanding, some anger, some where we just end up hugging each other,” Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman, Jr. said.
Social media tributes for Ward and Fox, along with support for the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, have poured in.
>> Scroll below to read the tributes from across the Carolinas
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) April 29, 2021
Today our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Watauga County NC Sheriff’s Office and the families of Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Officer Logan Fox who have bravely lost their lives in the line of duty during an incident yesterday. @wataugasheriff pic.twitter.com/plmWrRPBD8
— Harrisburg Fire (@HarrisburgFire) April 29, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Watauga County Sheriff Deputy Sgt. Chris Ward and Deputy Logan Fox.
Posted by Albemarle Police Department on Thursday, April 29, 2021
It’s always heartbreaking when we lose one of our own in law enforcement, let alone two. Prayers to the families of Sgt. Chris Ward and Dep. Logan Fox who lost their lives in the line of duty. Also praying for the Watauga County Sheriff’s office and the town of Boone. pic.twitter.com/UQ2h2guVd6
— Chief Jennings (@cmpdchief) April 29, 2021
Chief Watts and the Rock Hill Police Department extends condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers at Watauga County Sheriff's Office for the tragic loss of Sergeant Chris Ward and Deputy Logan Fox. pic.twitter.com/fPO63pAuqD
— Rock Hill PD (@rockhillpd) April 29, 2021
Our hearts go out to the Watauga County Sheriffs Department this morning as they deal with the tragic death Sgt. Chris Ward. “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down their life for their friends” pic.twitter.com/x2YaAlWtYO
— Lexington Police (@LexingtonPD_NC) April 29, 2021
Please keep the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers. One deputy, Sergeant Chris Ward has been...
Posted by Oakboro Police Department on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Tragedy in Watauga County. Treasurer @DaleFolwell and our entire team are keeping the families and friends of Sgt. Chris Ward & Deputy Logan Fox in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you to all who serve and protect and risk their lives every day in the line of duty. pic.twitter.com/EGMLpeQb9k
— NC Department of State Treasurer (@NCTreasurer) April 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and members of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office after the senseless deaths of Sergeant Ward and Deputy Fox yesterday. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. pic.twitter.com/oU6MIbck7M
— Huntersville Police (@HPDNC) April 29, 2021
MCSO sends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and members of the Watauga County sheriffs Office after the tragic deaths of Sgt. Chris Ward and Deputy Logan Fox in Boone, NC yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. pic.twitter.com/YadhRcjH7n
— Meck Sheriff (@MeckSheriff) April 29, 2021
We grieve for those whose lives were taken in the Boone, NC tragedy. We honor Watauga Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Ward & Dep. Logan Fox for their sacrifice in the line of duty. We remember them with gratitude, just as we do all law enforcement who serve to keep communities safe. pic.twitter.com/rdnfG1CAkd
— Char-Meck DA (@CharMeckDA) April 29, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in blue. Our hearts are heavy with this loss to the community. Thank you for your service.
— Charlotte Fire Dept. (@charlottefire) April 29, 2021
Watauga County Sheriff's Office - we stand with you.#officerdown #neverforgetthefallen#EOW #restinpeace#watauganc pic.twitter.com/3sGUHl8rAC
Our hearts are broken for our law enforcement partners at the Watauga County Sheriff's Office. There are no words to explain the sorrow the #FBI family feels for you. We continue to be thankful for the men and women who put themselves in harm's way to protect our communities. pic.twitter.com/M6mWLmke4o
— FBI Charlotte (@FBICharlotte) April 29, 2021
We are deeply saddened by the incredibly tragic incident that took place in Watauga County yesterday. @Appstate mourns the loss of two courageous officers and the victims they tried to assist, and we extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who is responding.
— Chancellor Everts (@AppChancellor) April 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and members of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. #ForwardTogether
Posted by City of Concord, NC - Police Department on Thursday, April 29, 2021
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