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Chris David Ward
- Apr. 28, 2021 -
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Resided: |
Sugar Grove NC, USA
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Born: | Jun. 27, 1984 |
Fallen: | Apr. 28, 2021 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Watauga County Sheriff's Office - NC
184 Hodges Gap Rd Boone, NC
28607 USA (828)264-3761 |
County: | Watauga |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Sergeant |
Sworn Date: | 2013 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Ambush |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
8 years
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Bio: Christopher David Ward was born in Watauga County, the son of David Ward and the late Elizabeth 'Libby' Kincaid Ward. Chris was a loving husband and father. He was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Chris was a graduate of Watauga High School and Basic Law Enforcement Training. He began his career at the Beech Mountain Police Department in 2013, and joined the Watauga County Sheriff’s Department in 2018. |
Survived by: |
Wife and two daughters, ages 19 and 5
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Isaac Alton Burns :: Caucasian
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Male
- 32 years old
son of two victims
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Location: |
Watauga County,
NC
USA
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Summary: |
Sergeant Chris Ward and Deputy Sheriff Logan Fox were shot and killed while conducting a welfare check at a home on Hardaman Circle.
A coworker of the homeowner had requested a welfare check after the man did not report for work and was not answering his phone. Responding officers discovered all the vehicles belonging to the owner in the driveway. As Sergeant Ward and Deputy Fox entered the home to check on the occupants someone inside opened fire, striking both deputies.
Backup officers were able to extract Sergeant Ward from the home but were unable to reach Deputy Fox. Sergeant Ward was flown to a hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The subject barricaded himself inside of the house and continued to shoot at law enforcement officers who were on the perimeter throughout the day. He committed suicide several hours into the barricade. Deputy Fox was retrieved from the residence and pronounced dead.
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Related: |
Logan Fox
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Last Updated: Jul. 07, 2021 |
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