David Klassen Killed by Ruidoso Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Carrizo Canyon Rd
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Ruidoso police officers responded to a house after what they called a “domestic violence dispute” in which he threatened some residents with a rifle. Police said they rescued approximately 15 other people from the house before they shot Klassen after he ignored repeated orders to drop his .308 caliber rifle.

Victim's Name: David Klassen

Agency Responsible: Ruidoso Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 29

Race: White

Date of Death: August 18, 2016

County: Lincoln

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1807

Geography: Suburban

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