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Coty Lawhorn

Case from Russell-springs, KY dated Jun 08, 2018

Victim Details

Coty Lawhorn

Male

White / Caucasian

Russell-springs

KY

2018-06-08

28

Coty

Lawhorn

07/05/2026

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Coty Allen Lawhorn, a 28-year-old male, tragically lost his life on Friday, June 8, 2018. The fatal incident unfolded that morning around 10:15 AM at a residence on Highway 92 in Clinton County, Kentucky, stemming from a custody dispute. Lawhorn, a resident of Russell Springs, worked in road construction.

During the dispute, David Johnson, 38, of Albany, allegedly opened fire. The shooting resulted in the death of Coty Lawhorn and seriously injured his 29-year-old wife, Jessica Lawhorn, w ...
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  • Coty Lawhorn Obituary | Jun 8, 2018 | Russell Springs, KY
  • Clinton County man charged with Murder - Kentucky State Police
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