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Family of man with autism shot by off-duty deputy reacts to probation sentence for shooter

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By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Family members of a man with autism who was shot outside a Hendersonville apartment complex by an off-duty deputy shared their thoughts after the shooter received no prison sentence. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Joshua Rankin pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and received a suspended sentence of 15-30 months by Supe…

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Family of man with autism shot by off-duty deputy reacts to probation sentence for shooter

Former North Carolina deputy gets probation for shooting autistic man

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A former Henderson County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting a man in the arm while off duty in 2024. According to the office of Andrew Murray, district attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, Joshua Rankin pleaded guilty on Tuesday to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. According to the district attorney's o…

19 days ago·Cleveland, United States

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WSPA

Former deputy gets probation for shooting autistic man

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A former Henderson County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting an autistic man while off duty in 2024. According to the office of Andrew Murray, district attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, Joshua Rankin pleaded guilty on Tuesday to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. According to the district attorney's of…

19 days ago·Savannah, United States

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WLOS

Off-duty deputy who shot man with autism receives probation after guilty plea

A former Henderson County Sheriff's deputy will spend at least 15 months in prison after reportedly firing his weapon and hitting a man with autism in 2024.

19 days ago·Asheville, United States

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