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Jeffrey C. Relitz

United States · Aged 48 · Died 02/27/2011
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Police shot Jeffrey C. Relitz after he allegedly came out of a house and started shooting at officers during a standoff. Officers responded to the home at around 10:30 p.m. and were told Relitz wouldn't let his wife leave. For two hours, police said they tried to negotiate with Relitz before he came outside. Relitz allegedly came out and started shooting, officers returned fire, killing him. The department ruled the death as suicide by police.

Alleged responsible partyBlue Springs Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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