UPDATE: Sg. Courtney Morrison with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect in the standoff on Deer Trail in Covington has been located in the house, deceased.
“This started originally at about 9 or 9:15 a.m. at 275 Deer Trail when a female was located at the home deceased,” Morrison said. “While they were interviewing witnesses we were able to ascertain that a suspected was at 454 Deer Trail. SWAT was called and deputies attempt contact for several hours. When that was unsuccessful, they made entry into home where they located a white male deceased.”
Morrison said no gunfire was exchanged between deputies and the suspect.
“The cause and manner of death will be determined by the coroner,” Morrison said.
Initial story
Newton County Sheriff’s Office are currently involved in a standoff with a suspect on Deer Trail in Covington, according to officials with NCSO. According to reports, the standoff began following the discovery of a woman’s body in a nearby home. Witnesses are reporting helicopters off Highway 138. Awaiting details from Sgt. Courtney Morrison with NCSO.