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Sidney Holst

United States · Aged 49 · Died 09/01/2019
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Canyon County Sheriff's deputies responded about 8:22 a.m. on a report of a domestic disturbance. During the course of the call, Sidney Holst barricaded himself in the residence. About 1:30 p.m., the man left the back of the home with a handgun. Holst reportedly failed to obey commands and a police dog was sicced on him. He allegedly pointed the gun at officers, and two deputies shot and killed him.

Alleged responsible partyCanyon County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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