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Yia Lee

United States · Aged 41 · Died 02/03/2017
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Deadly force

Two men were in custody at the DPS office for a criminal charge of transporting drugs. One of the suspects, Yia Lee, produced a loaded handgun and fired at the two deputies. The deputies shot and killed him.

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

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