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Richard R. McCormick
United States · Aged 62 · Died 12/23/2021
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Officers responded to an apartment complex about 3:30 p.m. regarding shots heard outside the apartment complex. A man was attempting to force his way into an apartment with a rifle. When officers arrived and saw Richard McCormick, they demanded he drop his gun. An officer reportedly shot less-lethal bean bag rounds at McCormick. When McCormick allegedly pointed the weapon at the officers, they shot and killed him.
Alleged responsible partySpringfield Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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