Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Gary Deering
Age : 74
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 06/24/2021
Location : County Road H
City : Greenfield
County : Dade
State : Missouri
Agency : Dade County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/24/2021, Dade County sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check request on County Road H in Greenfield after Deering’s sister contacted authorities with concerns about his wellbeing. Reporting stated Deering was a veteran with a history of PTSD. Deputies encountered Gary Deering during the welfare check. A deputy opened fire and shot Deering, killing him at the scene. He was 74 years old. Authorities released few details about the encounter, including whether Deering was armed, what commands were given, or the sequence of events leading to deputies opening fire. The investigation into the deputy shooting was reported as pending at the time of coverage.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktts.com/2021/06/29/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-dade-county/
