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Rhoda Butler
Gender : Female
Age : 61
Race : White
Date : 01/09/2024
Location : 4000 block of South Bell Street
City : Tacoma
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Tacoma Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during SWAT siege for mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Rhoda Butler allegedly was known to police for prior mental health issues. On January 9, 2024, she was allegedly firing shots toward her neighbors. SWAT arrived and claim that she pointed a gun at them and then went inside. SWAT eventually accessed her and shot and killed her.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article284303763.html
