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flag A man killed in a multi-county shootout with police had a history of violent crimes.

flag A 38-year-old Hale County man, Matthew Matherson, was killed in a shootout with law enforcement during a multi-jurisdictional chase that began in Hale County and extended into Tuscaloosa County and Northport. flag The pursuit started at around 2:23 a.m. after deputies were shot at while chasing Matherson north on Highway 69. flag Authorities deployed spike strips, stopping his vehicle at Bridge Avenue in Northport, where he exited and opened fire on officers. flag A Tuscaloosa County deputy returned fire, resulting in his death. flag Matherson had a history of violent offenses, including domestic violence and assault. flag The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, conducting an independent investigation, has found the shooting justified and will present findings to a grand jury. flag A news conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. in Tuscaloosa.

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