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Jeffrey C. Relitz
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Gender
Male
Age
48 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
02/27/2011
Location
100 block Southwest Fourth Street Blue Springs MO 64014 Jackson
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police shot Jeffrey C. Relitz after he allegedly came out of a house and started shooting at officers during a standoff. Officers responded to the home at around 10:30 p.m. and were told Relitz wouldn't let his wife leave. For two hours, police said they tried to negotiate with Relitz before he came outside. Relitz allegedly came out and started shooting, officers returned fire, killing him. The department ruled the death as suicide by police.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Blue Springs Police Department
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