At Rest

Suicide
Sidney Averett was shot by off-duty deputy David Johnson Sr. when Averett allegedly walked into the home occupied by Johnson and Averett's estranged wife and began shooting. Officials said Johnson shot Averett three times during the incident, but that the fatal wound was self-inflicted.
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