SBI Agent Shot While Responding to Gunfire in Reidsville, N.C.

REIDSVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agent sustained an injury after being shot in the leg during an operation aimed at apprehending a suspect in Reidsville.

Incident Overview

The confrontation began when officers from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office called upon the SBI for assistance. The incident involved 38-year-old Marvin White, who reportedly fired at two deputies in the vicinity of the 800 block of Walker Street.

Reports indicate that White was actively discharging a firearm from a white Lexus near a local church. Additionally, he allegedly threatened a nearby man, stealing his phone and car keys while brandishing a gun.

Law Enforcement Response

After receiving calls from concerned neighbors, deputies engaged with White, who responded by exchanging gunfire and subsequently fleeing the scene. SBI agents ventured to the area to assist in locating the suspect, focusing their search on a crawl space under a residential property.

Confrontation and Injuries

As agents prepared to conduct a thorough search of the crawl space, White resumed firing, striking one of the SBI agents in the leg. In response, the injured agent returned fire as the situation escalated.

The agent, a ten-year veteran of the SBI and member of the Special Response Team, was promptly transported to a local hospital where he is expected to undergo surgery for his injuries.

Suspect Charged

Following his apprehension, Marvin White faced numerous charges laid out by Rockingham County detectives, including:

• Two counts of attempted first-degree murder
• Two counts of assault with a firearm on law enforcement
• Going armed to the terror of the public
• Assault by pointing a gun
• Communicating threats
• Felony robbery with a dangerous weapon
• Felony discharge of a firearm to incite fear
• Felony breaking and entering a motor vehicle
• Felony larceny after breaking and entering

Additionally, the SBI charged him with:

• Felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
• Felony attempted first-degree murder
• Felony assault on a law enforcement officer with a firearm

White is currently being held at the Rockingham County Jail without bond.

Conclusion

This incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by law enforcement personnel while responding to volatile situations. The SBI agent’s bravery and quick response are commendable as investigations continue against Marvin White.