Sarah Ann Riggins

How they died

Deadly force

Ms. Riggins' boyfriend, Eddie Anderson, called police to report a domestic disturbance. Officer Strom arrived at the scene and found Ms. Riggins armed with a handgun and knife. Officer Strom drew his own weapon and ordered Ms. Riggins repeatedly to drop her weapon. Ms. Riggins did not drop the weapon but instead fired a shot. Officer Strom then returned fire, striking Sarah Riggins twice and killing her.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Sarah Ann Riggins, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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