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Nattela Ruth Blackwell
United States · Aged 64 · Died 11/03/2013
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After Blackwell's husband called to warn police that she had a handgun, officers found her in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart where she had fired the gun. After refusing to drop the weapon, officers shot her. The county sheriff stated that he believed Blackwell intended to commit "suicide by cop."
Alleged responsible partyTipton County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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