At Rest

Deadly force
A deputy shot Steven Paul Reitcheck after he reportedly shot and killed Sheridan County Sheriff James L. Johnson, 54, during an interview in Johnson's office. According to officials, Johnson was talking to Reitcheck about a possible commitment to a mental health facility when Reitcheck pulled a handgun and fired. A deputy then returned fire, killing Reitcheck.
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