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Raymond Dwayne Gwerder
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Gender
Male
Age
30 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/04/2005
Location
1300 block Northeast 118th Avenue Portland OR 97220 Multnomah
Cause of Death
Deadly force
East Precinct officers went to check the welfare of Gwerder who was reported to be suicidal and armed with a handgun. Officers saw Gwerder holding a handgun in the back yard. Officers saw Gwerder put the gun to his head while he had his finger on the trigger. During negotiations, Gwerder threatened to shoot officers. Gwerder discharged his firearm. A short time later, a member of Special Emergency Reaction Team, shot and killed the suspect.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Portland Police Bureau
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