Armed Standoff Ends Outside Sampson County Sheriff’s Office

CLINTON – An armed standoff outside the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office in Clinton has ended.

Around 7:00am today (Tuesday), a man armed with a rifle entered the parking lot of the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies quickly confronted the individual, who made verbal threats indicating his intent to kill law enforcement officers, according to Sheriff’s Captain Marcus Smith.

The man retreated to his vehicle where he barricaded himself inside and refused to comply with law enforcement commands.

Deputies secured the surrounding area and began negotiations. After nearly two hours the man surrendered without further incident.

Jed Patrick Hanningan, age 47, of Garland, has been charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, two counts of communicating threats, resist and delay, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Captain Smith said Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management personnel acted swiftly and professionally to ensure the safety of the public and all involved.

The investigation is ongoing. No injuries were reported.