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Matthew Tessendorf
United States · Aged 33 · Died 11/07/2009
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Suicide
Matthew Tessendorf reportedly committed suicide while surrounded by police who'd arrived to check on his welfare. According to police, officers were looking for Tessendorf just after 11 a.m. when they found him carrying a handgun. Tessendorf reportedly shot himself just before handing the gun over to police.
Alleged responsible partyRiley County Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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