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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1528270.015 - 149033 - Watauga County Sheriff'S Office
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
149033 - Watauga County Sheriff'S Office
553 Hardaman Circle
Boone, NC 28607
Mailing Address:
184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC 28607
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9221
NAICS: 922120/Police Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1762676 |
Investigation Summary
On April 28, 2021, Employee #1 and Employee #2 entered a home on a missing persons call. When they stepped inside, both Employee #1 and Employee #2 were hit by gunfire. Employee #1 was pulled out by coworkers and taken to a local hospital where he later died. Employee #2 remained in the home throughout an ensuing standoff and died at the scene.
Keywords: Assault, Brain, Bullet, Firearm, Gunfire, Gunshot, Head, Police, Projectile, Shot
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1528270.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1528270.015 | 25 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |