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Richard Lewis Catoe Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
38 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/22/2007
Location
Samson Circle Columbia SC 29203 Richland
Cause of Death
Deadly force
During a difficult police and SWAT standoff Catoe, "troubled" and armed with a knife, was hit by bean bag rounds fired from a shotgun, wriggled away from attempted physical containment, and tried to set fire to his own residence--twice. He was eventually fatally shot. The police chief was criticized for his use of force, and for allowing his son onto the scene.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Columbia Police Department, Richland County Sheriff's Office
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United States