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John Francis Tippett Jr.

United States · Aged 43 · Died 01/27/2020
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Deadly force

Deputies responded to a reported domestic assault, property destruction and homicidal threats. Police were told John Francis Tippett Jr. had access to several weapons and had made threats to harm himself and shoot responding police. Deputies confirmed Tippett had multiple warrants for his arrest. Police tried to contain Tippett and heard shots being fired. Tippett went in and out of the residence, each time shooting at police and a compressed gas tank in the driveway. Deputies shot and killed Tippett.

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

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