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Samuel Edward Rice
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Gender
Male
Age
30 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/10/2018
Location
7622 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Multnomah
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police encountered Samuel Edward Rice barricaded in a motel room, where he was holding his girlfriend hostage at knifepoint. When Rice refused to let his girlfriend go, a police sniper killed Rice with a single shot. Rice had a history of mental illness and altercations with police.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Portland Police Bureau
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National Anthem
United States