Albert Sturgill Jr., 63, is shot dead in Crossville, Tennessee, following a confrontation after he was seen flipping off a war memorial. His actions, which his family claims stem from a history of mental health issues and resentment towards the military, led to escalating tensions with a group of onlookers.
Footage of the incident captures the moment Sturgill, after a chaotic exchange, is shot in the neck by Eric Garrison, who claimed self-defense. The event has ignited outrage from Sturgill’s family and local veterans, with Garrison initially facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, now elevated to second-degree murder following Sturgill’s death.
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