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Gary Patrick “Pat” Dorton
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Gender
Male
Age
43 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/25/2020
Location
100 block Polo Ln Jonesborough TN 37659 Washington
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Deputies were called to a home after they received a report of a male subject threatening to harm himself and a relative. When police got to the home they found Gary P. Dorton on the front porch, armed with a knife. Dorton was ordered to drop the knife and allegedly charged one of the deputies, and the deputy shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Washington County Sheriff's Office
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