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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.
