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Hearing Set For War Veteran Accused Of Opening Fire On Police

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(WINCHESTER, IN) - An initial hearing is set Friday for an Iraq war veteran accused of opening fire on Randolph County Sheriffs Deputies.

Authorities say 26-year-old Andrew Ward fired four shots from a shotgun at three deputies as the officers responded to a 911 call at ward's sister's house.

Ward had allegedly broke into her home, battered a baby-sitter and threatened to kill his sister.

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