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Richard S. Cantando

United States · Aged 27 · Died 09/06/2011
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Suicide

Richard S. Cantando was fleeing and fired on police as part of a high-speed pursuit before he fatally shot himself. Police said the chase began when police in Hilltown Township received a call about a possible suicidal person. Cantando allegedly had spoken to his minister, saying his probation was going to be violated but he couldn't go to prison.

Alleged responsible partyHilltown Township Police Department, Pennsylvania State PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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