Seagrove firefighter's wife arrested for first-degree murder
MJ Auman died Saturday. Detectives have charged his wife, Heather Hicks Auman, with murder.
Author: Megan Allman (WFMY News 2 Digital)
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — The wife of a Seagrove firefighter has been arrested for first-degree murder in his death.
Randolph County Sheriff's Office said local firefighter "MJ" Mishael James Auman died Saturday.
Deputies said they responded to a home on Ridge Road after a 911 call about an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound. The caller claimed MJ shot himself. MJ was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.
Detectives said the investigation revealed that Heather Hicks Auman, 37, killed her husband. Heather was arrested at her home on Wednesday for first-degree murder. She was confined to the Randolph County Jail and was not allowed bond. Her first court appearance is set for Friday.
Randolph County Fire Marshal Erik Beard released a statement on behalf of the Seagrove Rural Volunteer Fire Department.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Seagrove Firefighter Misael James (MJ) Auman on Saturday, June 25, 2022. MJ served the citizens of Randolph County and the Seagrove community for over 21 years. This is a devastating blow to the fire service of our county as Firefighter Auman also served at the Ramseur, Ulah and Tabernacle Fire Departments over the past 21 years."
Fire Marshal Beard went on to say how contagious MJ's smile was.
"MJ’s infectious smile, outgoing personality and willingness to serve others will forever be missed throughout our county’s fire service. Our thoughts and prayers are with the MJ’s family and friends during this time of loss."
WFMY News 2 is working to get more information about this case from investigators. We will continue to add updates to this breaking news story.
MJ served the Seagrove community for more than 20 years and had strong ties to the Randolph County community. The Seagrove Rural Volunteer Fire Department said Saturday that MJ's death was "a devastating blow to the fire service."
The fire department did not have comment following news of the arrest.
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