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Deon Ledet
United States · Aged 30 · Died 09/20/2021
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Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey and Sgt. Michael Vance arrived at an apartment complex to arrest 30-year-old Deon Ledet just before 7:30 a.m. The officers were serving a warrant for Ledet's arrest for skipping bond on two felony drug charges from November 2020. After the officers announced their presence, Ledet opened fire from inside the apartment. Ledet reportedly was armed with a handgun and an assault rifle. Ledet was killed. Jeffrey, 54, died of multiple gunshots. Vance, 53, was wounded and expected to survive.
Alleged responsible partyHouston Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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