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Thomas Paul Deeken
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Gender
Male
Age
39 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/05/2009
Location
US 50 Taos MO 65101 Cole
Cause of Death
Suicide
Thomas Paul Deeken reportedly shot himself after a state trooper hit his motorcycle during a police chase. Deeken had allegedly threatened the Osage County prosecutor and later shot deputies near Westphalia before fleeing on his motorcycle. The chase ended on Highway 50 near the Taos exit, where police said Deeken's bike was rammed from behind by a state trooper. Deeken was thrown from the motorcycle and then shot himself in the head. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Osage County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol
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United States