A Tennessee man known for his controversial behavior was shot and killed last month after flipping off a war memorial.

Albert Sturgill Jr., 63, was confronted by a group while gesturing at the flag and monuments at Cumberland County Veterans Memorial Park in Crossville, a small conservative city in the center of the state, on Aug. 22.

The victim’s family told NBC News he was rejected from the military when he was younger, hated the government and had mental health issues.

Business owner Larry Doster, 78, told WBIR that Sturgill was known around town for similar antics but the situation escalated suddenly before Sturgill was shot in the neck. He died from his injuries days later.

Eric Brandon Garrison is now charged with second degree murder , 13th Judicial District Attorney Genera

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