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Joel Douglas Reuter
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Gender
Male
Age
28 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/05/2013
Location
100 block Bellevue Ave East. Seattle WA 98102 King
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Joel Douglas Reuter's downward spiral began with a cancer diagnosis and bipolar disorder. It ended when police were called to investigate a man--Reuter--pointing a handgun at neighbors. After a tense eight-hour standoff, Reuter fired at officers. The officers returned fire, killing him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Seattle Police Department
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National Anthem
United States