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Franklin D. Jones III

United States · Aged 30 · Died 12/29/2013
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Jones allegedly shot Sammy Butler who suffered two gunshot wounds. The initial shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute. Police responded to multiple 911 calls indicating a shooting had occurred in the area. An officer spotted the alleged shooter and that's when gunfire was exchanged between police and Jones. County prosecutor ruled death a "suicide by cop".

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

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