Andrew J. Yawn

Montgomery Advertiser

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ala. - The Randolph County man who reportedly shot a deputy after shooting his son’s dog is dead after a standoff with several law enforcement agencies, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

State Trooper Chuck Daniel said the suspect was found dead after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The situation began when the man reportedly killed his son’s dog and set his son’s house, yard and car on fire in the Swagg Cove area of Lake Wedowee.

The man then fled into a camper on County Road 7 where he reportedly had a hostage. There were reports that the hostage was his wife, but those reports have not been confirmed by law enforcement.

After Randolph County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, a firefight ensued and the deputy was shot.

The deputy was transported to UAB for treatment and is reportedly recovering.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the State Bureau of Investigation, Oxford Police Department, Oxford SWAT and Heflin Police Department responded to the area after the shooting.

After a few bursts of gunfire, the situation settled and Russell County Deputy Larry Clarke told Bill Thornton of AL.com that the suspect was dead.

Clarke also said that the suspect was the only casualty.

Heflin Police Chief AJ Benefield posted on Facebook to "Please be Praying for our Randolph County Brother Officers, Heflin PD Officers, and all other L.E. Officers responding to assist in stopping the Madness in Randolph County."

Attempts to reach local law enforcement agencies have not been successful.