At Rest

Deadly force
Deputies responded to Putman Street at about 4:45 p.m. in response to an alarm on an building. James Michael Chappell came out from a detached building behind a house, and when deputies challenged him, he ran back inside the building. Chappell allegedly yelled that he had a hostage and came out with a woman and armed with a firearm. At least one deputy shot and killed Chappell.
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