On 10/20/2026, Deputy H. Bacorn responded to assist NC Probation in the warrant service of an individual they believed to be hiding in a shed behind a vacant residence. This request for assistance was initially for legal advice from the Probation Officer in Charge on scene. It was then learned that the individual had separate warrants for his arrest, and his underlying original violation was for Assault by Pointing a Gun. We then responded to assist with the potential forced entry and the apprehension of the individual in question. Upon arrival, we confirmed the above information with the Probation Officer in Charge and assessed the shed in the backyard. This shed had no windows and only a single, aluminum foam-filled door with no window access. This door was locked, and the male inside confirmed his presence but refused to come out of the shed or identify himself, despite being on an ankle monitor and Probation being certain of who he was. Additionally, the property manager showed up and advised that no one should be on the property, and he wanted them removed if they were present. We made callouts to the individual inside, identified myself and a Deputy Sheriff, and began a countdown for him to unlock and open the door, or forced entry would be made and more charges sought. The individual argued and eventually opened the door a minute or two later. The door opened, and the male was seen to have his arm around his wife, standing 2-3 feet inside the doorway. One arm was behind his wife when he was ordered to show both of his hands and surrender to arrest. He refused, stepping back into the center of the shed and holding an open pocketknife blade to his right jugular/throat. Several statements of suicide and self-harm were made. We held the suspect at gunpoint given he was only approximately 6 feet in front of me and the wife could not be removed, therefore also in potential life-threatening danger. Deputy Bacorn, who had been there through this interaction, drew his Taser and fired, striking the individual in the left hip and side area. This caused the suspect to lock up and fall into the far corner of the shed. He was immediately placed under arrest with no injuries, and the knife was located under his right knee. Deputy Bacorn acted swiftly and decisively, very likely preventing the suspect from either killing himself or forcing suicide-by-cop. Deputy Bacorn is selected for Enforcement Staff Member of the Month due to his swift and decisive actions.