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Richard Waters

United States · Aged 30 · Died 06/22/2001
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Suicide

Richard Waters reportedly committed suicide after a carjacking and police chase. According to police, Waters sought help from a friend after the carjacking. The friend instead called police, setting off the chase that ended when Waters shot himself. Waters died at a hospital.

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

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