Authorities: Country singer fatally shot in gunfight with bounty hunter trying to detain him

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. – Authorities say a country music singer has been killed in a gunfight with a bounty hunter trying to detain him.

Several media outlets report the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the Tuesday night shooting of 65-year-old Randy Howard in Lynchburg. Media report Howard has performed with country music stars Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.

TBI spokesman Josh DeVine says the bounty hunter showed up at Howard’s home to take him into custody for missing a court appearance. Devine said Howard opened fire, the bounty hunter shot back and Howard was killed.

DeVine said the bounty hunter was trying to detain Howard on a warrant charging him with fourth-offence DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and driving on a revoked license.

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Information from: Chattanooga Times Free Press, http://www.timesfreepress.com

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