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Adam Paul Klei

Gender : Male

Age : 44

Race : White

Date : 12/05/2023

Location : 44th Ave+Gum St

City : Kennewick

County : Benton

State : Washington

Agency : Kennewick PD

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Kennewick PD alleged that Adam Paul Klei killed his brother-in-law and was seen walking in the area of 44th and Gum Street in Kennewick. Police followed him with drones and K9s until they found him in a ravine in the woods. Police allege that they fired beanbags and Klei shot and killed himself under police duress. Police allege that Klei, a pharmacist, and the brother-in-law may have been involved in criminal activity.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://keprtv.com/news/local/tri-cities-standoff-ends-with-alleged-homicide-suspects-apparent-suicide