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James Ray Palmer

United States · Aged 48 · Died 09/13/2011
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Authorities say James Palmer was armed and looking for Cottrell when he walked into the Crawford County courthouse Tuesday. When told the judge wasn't in, Palmer opened fire and injured a court worker. He died following a shootout with police.

Alleged responsible partyVan Buren Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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