77-Year-Old Woman Arrested in 'Ambush' of Darlington Co. Deputies Dies
A 77-year-old woman, Linda Dennett, arrested after an 'ambush' on July 1 that killed a Darlington County deputy, has died in an assisted living facility in North Carolina.
According to the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office, Dennett was moved to the facility last month but remained in police custody. She was being held for not being truthful about the whereabouts of her son, 25-year-old Cameron Dennett, when deputies arrived to serve warrants against him.
- Deputies visited the Dennett home to serve warrants against Cameron Dennett.
- Linda Dennett was not truthful about her son's location.
- A deputy was struck during the incident, leading to an officer-involved shooting.
No comment from officials on the current status of Cameron Dennett or further details on the incident.
Deputy Devin Mason, 27, succumbed to his injuries after the officer-involved shooting on July 1.
Author's summary: A 77-year-old woman dies in custody after ambush.