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2 Athens Police Officers Shot and Killed (breaking news)
Police have confirmed 2 Athens police officers have been shot on Horton Street in Athens. Both officers died on the scene.
Police have released the name of one of the victims. 41 year old Sgt. Larry Russell died after being shot by 30 year old Farron Barksdale. Sgt. Russell leaves behind his wife Michelle, and five children. The name of the second police officer killed on Friday will not be released until his family can be notified.
The shooting happened just after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Farron Barksdale's home on Horton Street in Athens. Police say Barksdale called police asking for an officer. Upon arrival, police say Barksdale began shooting at the officers from inside the house.
After the shooting, neighbors say Farron Barksdale laid down in the middle of Horton Street. Two witnesses then subdued him until other officers arrived. He is now in custody.
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Police have confirmed 2 Athens police officers have been shot on Horton Street in Athens. Both officers died on the scene.
Police have released the name of one of the victims. 41 year old Sgt. Larry Russell died after being shot by 30 year old Farron Barksdale. Sgt. Russell leaves behind his wife Michelle, and five children. The name of the second police officer killed on Friday will not be released until his family can be notified.
The shooting happened just after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Farron Barksdale's home on Horton Street in Athens. Police say Barksdale called police asking for an officer. Upon arrival, police say Barksdale began shooting at the officers from inside the house.
After the shooting, neighbors say Farron Barksdale laid down in the middle of Horton Street. Two witnesses then subdued him until other officers arrived. He is now in custody.
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