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James “Jimmy” William Weldon
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Gender
Male
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/10/2012
Location
County Road 2116 Burkeville TX 75932 Newton
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Weldon threatened family members and told neighbors that he had bombs and booby traps. Neighbors complained to law enforcement. Sheriff Joe Walker and Sergeant Matthews confronted Weldon at his residence. Weldon reportedly drew a weapon or weapons. Walker and Matthews fatally shot him. Walker asked the ATF to diffuse the explosives that Weldon claimed he had.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Newton County Sheriff's Office
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