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John Calvin Chewning

United States · Aged 46 · Died 07/15/2010
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John Chewning was shot and killed by two Hampton police officers after he robbed a Rite Aid pharmacy, according to police. He fled into nearby trees and when police arrived, he allegedly pointed a gun at Officers Jennifer Jones and Scott Quesenberry, who killed him.

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

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