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John A. Casey

Case from Phelps, KY dated Jul 31, 2016

Victim Details

John A. Casey

Male

White / Caucasian

Phelps

KY

2016-07-31

32

John

A. Casey

06/24/2026

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In the rural community of Phelps, Kentucky, a confrontation on a Sunday morning in July of 2016 ended in the death of 32-year-old John A. Casey. A Kentucky State Trooper had been dispatched to the area to investigate a complaint of an assault. Upon their arrival, an encounter with Casey unfolded.

According to the state police, during the interaction, Casey threw a rock which struck a trooper in the face. Immediately following this, Casey was reported to have reached into his pocket. Belie ...
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  • https://www.wsaz.com: UPDATE: Trooper will not be indicted in deadly shooting
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