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David Riley
United States · Aged 41 · Died 08/10/2004
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Less-than-lethal force
David Riley died in an explosion caused by an open natural gas line in his home. Police were answering a call regarding a possibly suicidal man. Officer Timothy Nielsen died several weeks later. There was speculation the explosion was sparked by a Taser.
Alleged responsible partyJoplin Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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