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Man Taken Into Custody After Firing Shots At Newton County Deputies From Home; Body Found In Woods Nearby

Man Taken Into Custody After Firing Shots At Newton County Deputies From Home; Body Found In Woods Nearby

Man Taken Into Custody After Firing Shots At Newton County Deputies From Home; Body Found In Woods Nearby

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One man has been taken into custody and a body has been found in the woods after a situation that saw Newton County and Joplin SWAT Teams brought in.

Authorities say they received a tip about a body left in the woods outside a home.

When deputies and police responded to the home with a warrant, a man fired shots at deputies from inside the home.

After tear gas was fired into the house, the man came out and surrendered.

Nobody was injured.

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