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Manhunt Ends For Suspected Killer Of Sheriff's Deputy

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/CNN) -- The search for a man who allegedly shot and killed a sheriff's corporal in Maine, is finally over.

The manhunt spanned four days after investigators say Williams shot and killed Somerset County Deputy Eugene Cole, then stole his squad car, and robbed a convenience store.

In a symbolic gesture, officers used the handcuffs of the slain deputy to take John Williams into custody.

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Authorities released images they say show Williams leaving the store that he went to following the killing of Sheriff's Deputy Cole.

Details about how Williams was found weren't immediately available.

A $20,000 reward had been offered for information leading to his capture, the FBI said.

(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. CNN contributed to this report.)

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