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Standoff Ends With Suspect Dead | Fayetteville News
A tense standoff erupted on N.C. Highway 43 near Faith Baptist Church Road around 12:30 p.m. when deputies confronted a suspect armed with a rifle. After the suspect pointed the weapon at a deputy, who returned fire, the individual retreated inside the home—still armed—prompting deputies to take defensive positions. Reinforcements, including a special response team, eventually breached the residence and found the suspect deceased. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation to determine the full sequence of events, with officials promising more updates as…
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