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Ernest Wayne Rials
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Gender
Male
Age
70 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/20/2014
Location
2230 S US Highway 281 Hamilton TX 76531 Hamilton
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Ernest Wayne Rials's ex-wife called police after he threatened her with a gun. Police found Rials in the vicinity of his ex-wife's divorce attorney's residence driving a red pickup. Rials began chasing police other until the officer found distance to turn around. Rials got out of the pickup and began firing an assault rifle at the officer. After a long exchange of gunfire, the officer shot and killed Rials.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States