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Rodney Moore
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/23/2012
Location
Avenue N & S 1st St Tahoka TX 79373 Lynn
Cause of Death
Deadly force
A Texas state trooper tried to reason with Moore outside of his residence, carrying a knife and hallucinating due to drug use. The trooper called for backup. Tahoka Officer Lester Holsey Jr. responded, fatally shooting Moore. According to authorities, Moore attacked the officer. According to Ashley Holly Moore, the officer shot her husband after he calmed down, lowered his knife and returned to his residence.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Tahoka Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety
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National Anthem
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