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Posted: Oct 16, 2017 10:29 AMUpdated: Oct 16, 2017 11:13 AM
Downey Due Back in Court Tuesday
Charlie Taraboletti
Johnie Downey of Pryor is due back in Washington County District court on Tuesday afternoon for a prelminary hearing.
An arrest warrant was issued in August as a result of the police investigation of the claim that Downey shot his wife in the front seat of their vehicle while it was parked in the McAlister's parking lot.
Initial reports indicated that Downey told police the shot was fired accidentally as the couple was getting into their vehicle after eating. Downey is charged with first-degree murder.
Bond was initially set at $250,000.
Judge Vaclaw denied Downey's request for bond reduction during a Sept.1 hearing
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