Posted: Apr 05, 2013
By STEPHANIE BEECKEN
6 News Reporter
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - A former marine and war veteran killed by police during a shootout in Maryville was laid to rest Friday.
Theodore Jones IV, 27, was shot multiple times by police back on March 21. His family says he suffered from PTSD and was having a war flashback when he was killed.
Police say Jones fired multiple times at a car driving down the road, then he shot at police cruiser and then a police officer. Jones allegedly refused police orders to drop his gun that's when officers say they had no choice but to use lethal force.
The funeral was at Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery on John Sevier Highway with close friends and family in attendance.
Jones received full military funeral honors for being a veteran who has defended our nation.
Kirk says the night her brother started shooting at a stranger's car and law enforcement, he was suffering from a flashback. She hopes others who are suffering from PTSD seek treatment.
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