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John Earl Pepper

United States · Aged 45 · Died 12/01/2014
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Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an angry man holing up in his home with a gun(s). Expressed much anger toward responding deputies. Displayed handgun, threatened to shoot. Killed by Lt. Christopher Vaughn with rifle.

Alleged responsible partyAnderson County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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