In a dramatic and tragic turn of events, Deputy Sheriff William C. Brown of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, a dedicated male officer, lost his life in the line of duty. The incident that led to his untimely demise began a day prior when a man in the community threatened his neighbor with a shotgun. This initial act of aggression prompted the town marshal of Lewisport, accompanied by a posse of six men, to visit the suspect's home to address the complaint.
Upon their arrival, the situ
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