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Matthew Ryan Harris

United States · Aged 35 · Died 12/08/2011
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Suicide

Bounty hunters contacted police for assistance as they searched for a man with outstanding warrants on narcotics and escape charges. Police say they made contact with Matthew Ryan Harris at a residence and requested that others who were inside leave the house. Police say they learned Harris had a firearm and began negotiating with him. A tactical team was called in, but the man committed suicide before the team arrived.

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

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