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Community Rallies for Injured Deputy at Golf Fundraiser

12/7/2025

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A golf tournament and fundraiser were held in Choctaw, Oklahoma, on Saturday to support Deputy Mark Johns.
Johns was injured in the line of duty three years ago after being shot while serving an eviction notice, an incident that also killed Sergeant Bobby Swartz.
Curtis Back, a longtime friend and colleague of Johns, emphasized the event's importance and the community's support for his recovery.

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Story summary

A golf tournament and fundraiser were held in Choctaw, Oklahoma, on Saturday to support Deputy Mark Johns.
Johns was injured in the line of duty three years ago after being shot while serving an eviction notice, an incident that also killed Sergeant Bobby Swartz.
Curtis Back, a longtime friend and colleague of Johns, emphasized the event's importance and the community's support for his recovery.