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Raymond Dwayne Gwerder
United States · Aged 30 · Died 11/04/2005
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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.
Alleged responsible partyPortland Police BureauReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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