65-year-old Country Singer Randy Howard, right, with Willie Nelson
When asked if authorities are investigating whether Shell had the right to enter Howard's home, DeVine said he couldn't discuss specifics, but that the 'investigation includes all aspects of the incident.'
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Country singer Randy Howard is killed in gunfight with bounty hunter who tried to take him into custody for skipping court
A bounty hunter trying to detain Randy Howard, who was wanted on a DUI charged, shot and killed the man in a gunfight, authorities said
Howard was a member of country music's 'Outlaw' movement, which rejected Nashville's polished music in favor of a rougher sound
Howard shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine said Howard had been charged with multiple offenses and missed a court date
On Tuesday night, bounty hunter Jackie Shell showed up at Howard's home to take him into custody, DeVine said
Howard opened fire, Shell shot back and Howard was killed, he said
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
PUBLISHED: 18:00 EST, 11 June 2015 | UPDATED: 08:56 EST, 12 June 2015
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Howard was a member of country music's "Outlaw" movement, which rejected Nashville's polished music in favor of a rougher sound. Howard shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr., and has written songs for Hank Williams III, according to Howard's LinkedIn site.
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Howard had been charged with fourth-offense DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and driving on a revoked license, DeVine said. But he missed a court appearance, DeVine said.
Howard was a member of country music's "Outlaw" movement, which rejected Nashville's polished music in favor of a rougher sound. Howard shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr., and has written songs for Hank Williams III, according to Howard's LinkedIn site.
Hank Williams III posted a picture on his Facebook page Thursday of him and Howard smiling together under the words, "RIP Randy Howard."
Howard had been charged with fourth-offense DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and driving on a revoked license, DeVine said. But he missed a court appearance, DeVine said.
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Authorities: Singer killed in gunfight with bounty hunter
AP
June 11, 2015
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