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Richard Kelly Murphrey
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/07/2021
Location
NC-24 & Paradise Ln Newport NC 28570 Carteret
Cause of Death
Suicide
Richard Kelly Murphrey was wanted on several outstanding charges, including as a habitual felon, carrying a concealed weapon and numerous drug charges. When police caught up with him, he initially fled, but after a standoff, got out of the other and shot and killed himself with a rifle.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Carteret County Sheriff's Office, Morehead City Police Department, North Carolina State Patrol
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