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NJ Man Suspected of Shooting Officers Kills Self
The Associated Press via YellowBrix
April 22, 2010
TRENTON, N.J. – A man suspected of fatally shooting an off-duty New Jersey correction officer and wounding another has committed suicide in a cemetery after being spotted by police.
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office says Ralph Johnson shot himself in the head at around 4 p.m. Wednesday and died later at a hospital.
Prosecutors say the 60-year-old Johnson shot his ex-wife and her husband before dawn Wednesday. They were in an SVU outside their home getting ready to leave for work.
Johnson’s ex-wife, Joanne Nicholson, was listed in stable condition Wednesday. Her husband, Laughfiel (la-fay-EL’) Nicholson, died.
Prosecutors say Johnson had been involved in an ongoing court dispute with his former wife. Prosecutors say their teenage daughter called 911 after hearing the shots.
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Whalewatcher
about 3 years ago
9784 Comments
This POS got it all backwards. He should have shot himself first !!!!
mark27dh
about 3 years ago
974 Comments
It sad about the two victims .. but this guy made it alot easier on everyone with his final choice .. meet your maker!
redskyn23
about 3 years ago
176 Comments
RIP officer Nicholson and get well soon Joanne
Jonas
about 3 years ago
38358 Comments
This is very sad all the way around. My prayers for family and friends.
Ahi
about 3 years ago
1990 Comments
R.I.P. to the officer and the husband who died. Prayers to family and friends