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John Wesley Bays
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Gender
Male
Age
50 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/12/2017
Location
7293 State Hwy 225 Barbourville KY 40906 Knox
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Knox County sheriff's deputies Keith Liford and Claude Hudson were attempting to serve a warrant on John W. Bays, 50. Deputies located Bays inside a residence. Bays began shooting at both deputies. Deputy Liford was shot multiple times, and Deputy Hudson shot once, and they shot and killed Bays.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Knox County Sheriff's Office
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