MARYVALE, Tenn., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The man allegedly responsible for fatally shooting a Tennessee police officer had written a note blaming law enforcement and his family for his "misfortune" -- and appeared prepared to ambush officers responding to a domestic disturbance he created.
Brian Keith Stalans, 44, of Maryvale, Tenn., was holed up in his father's garage with a .44-caliber pistol when two police officers arrived after Stalans' father and girlfriend called 911 to report he had fired a round into their home during an argument.