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Deputy Shoots Man During Domestic Violence Call | Huntsville News
A deputy in Toney, Alabama, shot and wounded 42-year-old Jody Drake Jr. during a volatile domestic violence call—Drake was chasing and firing at a woman when the deputy intervened. Both the woman and officer escaped unharmed. Drake is now hospitalized and facing attempted murder and firearm charges. The sheriff’s office praised the deputy’s quick action, and after review by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, the Firearms Discharge Review Board cleared the officer, who’s back on full duty. This incident underscores the extreme danger law enforcement faces in high-stakes domestic…
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