National Guardsman Michael Hodges Shot & Killed GA Sheriff's Deputy James D. Paugh

Christopher Michael Hodges, a National Guardsman, who appeared to be drunk and had been firing at passing cars shot and killed Richmond County, Ga., sheriff's deputy James D. Paugh Sunday morning. Hodges reportedly fired 35 rounds from his M4 semiautomatic rifle.

Gay said Paugh had been with the department for 17 years and was an avid motorcycle rider and cook. He said Paugh would cook turkey for his fellow deputies during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Authorities said Hodges had been having some sort of dispute with a female, though it does not appear Paugh knew about that. Gay said authorities took the woman into custody for questioning.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Paugh.