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Jessie James Jones

United States · Aged 53 · Died 04/27/2010
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At around 11 a.m., Jessie James Jones was shot and killed after he allegedly threatened three deputies with a pistol. One deputy fired a single shot, which struck Jones in the abdomen. Jones died at an area hospital. Deputies were there to serve Jones with "lunacy papers."

Alleged responsible partyLeake County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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