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Justice Department charges 'straw purchaser' in Ohio police shooting [View all]
Source: Reuters
U.S. FEBRUARY 12, 2018 / 4:31 PM / UPDATED 8 HOURS AGO
Justice Department charges 'straw purchaser' in Ohio police shooting
Sarah N. Lynch
2 MIN READ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it has charged an Ohio man with acting as a “straw purchaser” of a gun used by a man accused of shooting and killing two police officers on Saturday.
Gerald A. Lawson III, 30, of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, was charged with aiding and abetting the possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, the department said.
An attorney for Lawson could not immediately be reached for comment.
His arrest on Monday came after two Westerville, Ohio police officers were shot to death on Saturday while responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspected shooter is a convicted felon who was prohibited from purchasing guns, the department said.The suspected shooter, Quentin L. Smith, is also in custody.
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Justice Department charges 'straw purchaser' in Ohio police shooting
Sarah N. Lynch
2 MIN READ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it has charged an Ohio man with acting as a “straw purchaser” of a gun used by a man accused of shooting and killing two police officers on Saturday.
Gerald A. Lawson III, 30, of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, was charged with aiding and abetting the possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, the department said.
An attorney for Lawson could not immediately be reached for comment.
His arrest on Monday came after two Westerville, Ohio police officers were shot to death on Saturday while responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspected shooter is a convicted felon who was prohibited from purchasing guns, the department said.The suspected shooter, Quentin L. Smith, is also in custody.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ohio-police-shooting-justice/justice-department-charges-straw-purchaser-in-ohio-police-shooting-idUSKBN1FW2H2
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