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Martin Wirth
United States · Aged 58 · Died 02/24/2016
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Eight deputies were trying to serve a high-risk eviction notice. Martin Wirth had been going through a lengthy eviction dispute over the property. Police say Wirth came out to his deck, paused and then went back inside. Officers then followed him inside the residence. As they entered, police say Wirth fired at the officers. Officers returned fire, shooting and killing Wirth. Corporal Nate Carrigan, who was with Park County Sheriff's Office for 13 years, was shot and died at the scene.
Alleged responsible partyPark County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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