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SBI Agent Shot While Pursuing Suspect in Rockingham County
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Incident Overview
Earlier today, a North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) special agent was wounded after a gun-fire exchange in the 800 block of Walker Street in Reidsville. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office had called for SBI assistance after 38-year-old Marvin White allegedly opened fire on two deputies responding to a call. SBI agents arrived, searched the area, and located White hiding in a crawl space beneath a house. When White emerged, he fired at the agents, striking one in the leg. The injured agent returned fire, and White was taken into custody without further injury to law-enforcement personnel.
Key Individuals
- Marvin White — 38-year-old suspect who fired at deputies and SBI agents; now held without bond in the Rockingham County Jail.
- Chip Hawley — Director of the State Bureau of Investigation, who provided updates on the agent’s condition.
- Injured SBI Agent — A 10-year veteran of the SBI Special Response Team serving the Northern Piedmont District; his name has not been released.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
White faces three counts: attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill causing serious injury, and assault with a firearm on law-enforcement personnel. He remains in the county jail without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Official Statements & Responses
SBI Director Chip Hawley said the wounded agent “is doing well” and that he has been in contact with the agent’s family. Hawley added that the agent will undergo leg surgery at a different hospital. No deputies were injured during the incident.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The special agent who was shot today is doing well, I've been with him and his family and he is in good spirits,” — Chip Hawley, to SBI director
Implications
The shooting underscores the risks faced by state investigators during high-risk searches and highlights the rapid coordination between local sheriff’s deputies and state agents. The incident also brings attention to the legal process for individuals accused of targeting law-enforcement officers in North Carolina.