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Paul Eugene Riggins
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/19/2004
Location
W 28th Street Norfolk VA 23508 Norfolk City
Cause of Death
Suicide
Paul Riggins was being chased by police just after 5 p.m. when gunfire erupted, police said. Riggins allegedly shot at the pursuing officers, who returned fire, bringing Riggins down. Police fired four shots at Riggins and struck him once. Riggins fired his gun five times, with the last shot causing a fatal wound to his head. The reason police were chasing Riggins was not reported.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Norfolk Police Department
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United States