Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush
A manhunt is currently underway in Virginia for a suspect who ambushed two deputies, resulting in the death of one officer and injury to another. Deputy Logan Utt was killed during a welfare check, while the second deputy is recovering in stable condition. Authorities have warned the public to avoid approaching the suspect, Michael Puckett, who remains at large.
- ▪Deputy Logan Utt, 31, was killed during a welfare check on May 29, 2026.
- ▪The US Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of suspect Michael Puckett.
- ▪Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has urged anyone with information on Puckett's whereabouts to come forward.
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US News Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush By Alexandra Koch, Fox News Published May 31, 2026, 2:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English Marine vet prosecutor refuses to cross constitutional line on Spanberger ‘assault weapon' ban A massive, coordinated manhunt is underway in Virginia for an “armed and extremely dangerous” suspect who allegedly ambushed two deputies during a welfare check Friday night, killing a military veteran and injuring a second officer.
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