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Danny R. Johnson

United States · Aged 59 · Died 06/24/2012
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Kentucky State Police in Hazard received a call that an individual on Rt. 30 West had fired shots from his residence at them as they were traveling on the roadway. Brenda Southwood and Larry Adams both received injuries from the gunshot. Troopers and Breathitt County Deputies responded to the scene. Contact was made with Danny R. Johnson, and he began shooting at the officers. Tpr. Joey King was struck in the face with buckshot and two Breathitt County Deputies also received minor injuries from buckshot. Johnson was shot and killed.

Alleged responsible partyBreathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky State PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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