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Man killed in North Carolina hostage incident identified

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GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The NC SBI identified the man who died during a hostage incident in Greene County. NC SBI identified that Jerrett Ward, 34, died during a hostage situation on Oct. 15 near the Maury Correctional Institution.

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  1. WNCT Greenville

    Man killed in Greene County hostage incident identified (opens WNCT Greenville)

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    GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The NC SBI identified the man who died during a hostage incident in Greene County. NC SBI identified that Jerrett Ward, 34, died during a hostage situation on Oct. 15 near the Maury Correctional Institution.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    Man killed in North Carolina hostage incident identified (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    GREENE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The NC SBI identified the man who died during a hostage incident in Greene County. NC SBI identified that Jerrett Ward, 34, died during a hostage situation on Oct. 15 near the Maury Correctional Institution.

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