Man wanted in deputy ambush caught after wildlife camera sighting and major manhunt
Michael Puckett, wanted for the ambush shooting of a Virginia deputy, was captured in North Carolina after being spotted on a wildlife camera. The incident resulted in the death of Deputy Logan Utt and left another officer injured. Authorities had offered a combined reward of $60,000 for information leading to Puckett's capture.
- ▪Michael Puckett was captured in Surry County, North Carolina, following an extensive manhunt.
- ▪Deputy Logan Utt was killed during the ambush while responding to a welfare check.
- ▪Puckett is facing an aggravated murder charge in Virginia.
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US News Man wanted in deputy ambush caught after wildlife camera sighting and major manhunt By Alexandra Koch, Lorraine Taylor , Fox News Published June 1, 2026, 2:50 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: 'No one's going home today' threat preceded fatal shooting at Minnesota warehouse Elderly couple fatally stabbed inside Queens apartment, no arrests made as investigation continues: report Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers The “armed and extremely dangerous” man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a Virginia deputy was captured in North Carolina, on Sunday, authorities said.
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