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Charles John Nicholls Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
54 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/16/2020
Location
TN-31 Thorn Hill TN 37881 Hancock
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Deputies were called regarding a suicidal man parked along Highway 31. Deputies contacted Charles Nicholls who was holding a gun to his head. Deputies ordered him to drop the weapon, but he refused to comply with commands. Deputies continued to negotiate with Nicholls for more than half an hour before he made a sudden movement, and they shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
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