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Lonnie James Jefferson
United States · Died 07/03/2003
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Deadly force
Deputy Joey Davidson conducted a traffic stop on Jefferson's motorcycle. They exchanged words. Jefferson pulled Deputy Davidson's pistol off of his duty belt and shot him. Deputy Davidson drew a backup pistol and fatally shot Jefferson. Deputy Davidson survived. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Ranger Division, investigated.
Alleged responsible partyAngelina County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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