Chicopee John Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Authorities: Country singer Randy Howard killed in shootout with bounty hunter Published June 12, 2015 FoxNews.com Country singer killed in shootout with bounty hunter Never autoplay videos Country music singer Randy Howard has been killed in a shootout at his home with a bounty hunter trying to detain him on a DUI charge, authorities said. 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. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was looking into the circumstances of Tuesday night's shooting of 65-year-old Randy Howard, agency spokesman Josh DeVine said in an email. 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. Howard's friend Terry Dotson told Nashville TV station WSMV that he had tried to drive Howard to his court appearance, but the singer brushed him off. "He said he wasn't going back to jail. That's what he told me," Dotson said. 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, DeVine said. DeVine said Shell was injured in the shooting, but didn't say how badly. Shell's mother, Mary Jane, told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that her son underwent surgery. 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." Howard made seven records, including All American Redneck for Warner Bros. in 1983, and the self-titled Randy Howard for Atlantic in 1988. He embraced the term "redneck." In an interview with the AP in 1983, he said redneck — a derogatory term for poor, white rural Southerners — doesn't have to be offensive. "It can be positive," he said. "When I play clubs, I ask if there are any rednecks out there. I get a good response whether I'm in New York or Miami." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 the way of the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 It doesn't sound like there is any reason to be sorry for him. It was apparently a death wish that he had that was fulfilled by his own actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Still I doubt he was scarface to show up and kill him in his own home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 yeah don't know about the bounty hunter. as far as i'm concerned they were both scumbags. if i were the hillbilly (singer) i'd try and shoot the fucker too but he couldn't even drive straight when he was drinking let alone line up 2 sights of his gun. live by the sword, die by the sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 In no way was I making a value judgement on this occurrence. I found it both ironic due to his 'Outlaw' leanings and found it interesting that a bounty hunter was involved in this day and age. I realize there is / was a reality TV show about a bounty hunter, but this story caught my eye. There ain't no good guy. There ain't no bad guy................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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