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Robert J. Jenkins
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Gender
Male
Age
55 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/23/2014
Location
Highway 101 Reedsport OR 97467 Douglas
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Jenkins was pulled over on the side of the highway because his car was on fire. A bus driver pulled over to help put out the fire, but saw that Jenkins had a gun and called police for help. When officers arrived, Jenkins pointed a gun at them (which turned out to be a replica). The officer fired at Jenkins.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Reedsport Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States