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RALEIGH – While attempting to serve an arrest warrant 15 years ago in Randolph County, deputy sheriff Toney C. Summey was shot and killed.
On Thursday, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved a request to dedicate the prominent U.S. 64 bridge over the Uwharrie River after Deputy Summey in honor of his sacrifice in the line of duty.
On April 27, 2003, Summey, along with Deputy Nathan Hollingsworth from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, were serving the warrant on a person wanted for domestic violence. The person shot both deputies.
Hollingsworth survived his injuries, but Summey, who had been shot three times, did not. The suspect later surrendered to authorities.
Randolph County Sheriff Robert Graves recommended designating the bridge after the fallen deputy, and the county commissioners in August approved a resolution supporting the recommendation.
Signs marking the dedication will be erected in the coming weeks.
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