Crystal Renee Starling Mcclinton

How they died

Deadly force

Crystal Renee Starling Mcclinton had gone to her ex-husband's home while he was gone and was spotted by a neighbor who called 911. Mcclinton then went to her father's house, where her RV was parked, and barricaded herself inside. Mcclinton called 911 and threatened to kill herself. She came out of the RV several times armed with an AR-15 and threatened people on the street. Deputies and a SWAT team surrounded the RV. Mcclinton was talking to a 911 dispatcher when she spotted a SWAT team member outside and threatened him. The Sheriff's Office alleges that Mcclinton was shot and killed after she pointed the rifle at the officer.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Crystal Renee Starling Mcclinton, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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