WCSO RESPONDS TO VETERAN IN DISTRESS, RESOLVES INCIDENT PEACEFULLY

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office responded to a veteran in distress who was on the phone with the Veteran’s Crisis Line in the Curry area.  Multiple rounds were fired by the veteran during the hours long negotiations.  The incident was resolved peacefully, and the veteran was taken to the hospital for treatment and the area is safe.
 
We want to thank the Veteran’s Crisis Line for their professional work helping to resolve the tense situation. Any veteran can reach out to the Crisis Line by dialing 988. We appreciate the work of our patrol, investigations, and all other personnel that responded to assist today.