Manhunt for deputy shooter ends in suicide
Key Questions
What happened to the suspect in the Onslow County deputy shooting?
The manhunt ended when the suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The deputy was injured but not by gunfire during the incident.
Did the suspect in the deputy shooting have a criminal history?
Yes, the suspect had a prior felony record and was using a false identity at the time of the incident.
How did the manhunt for the Onslow County deputy shooter conclude?
Authorities located the suspect, who was found deceased from suicide by gunshot, bringing the manhunt to an end.
A manhunt for a suspect who shot at an Onslow County deputy concluded when the suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. The deputy was injured but not from gunfire. The suspect had a prior felony record and used a false identity.
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Updated Jun 19, 2026