Delaware County Sheriff's deputy justified in shooting Fareway murder suspect
A Delaware County Sheriff's Deputy was justified in shooting a murder suspect last month, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office ruled Thursday. Nathan Russell is accused of randomly shooting and killing Aaron McAtee on November 7 outside of the Fareway in Monticello. McAtee worked at Fareway and was outside near the loading dock early that morning when Russell is accused of driving by and opening fire. Police say Russell then fled into nearby Hopkinton where Deputy Matt Menard shot him after a chase. On Thursday Delaware County Attorney John Bernau ruled...
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