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David Klassen
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Gender
Male
Age
29 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/18/2016
Location
Carrizo Canyon Rd Ruidoso NM 88345 Lincoln
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Ruidoso police officers responded to a house after what they called a "domestic violence dispute" in which he threatened some residents with a rifle. Police said they rescued approximately 15 other people from the house before they shot Klassen after he ignored repeated orders to drop his .308 caliber rifle.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Ruidoso Police Department
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National Anthem
United States