Every day in the U.S. about 108 people are shot dead in one way or another.
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William Joseph Ryan, age 55
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Fatally shot on September 17, 2016 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
William was killed in a shootout with police.
We need your help to add a photo for William Joseph Ryan.News sources:
- the Guardian: The Counted: people killed by police in the United States – interactive
- Sep 19: WNCN: Man killed after shooting at police in Rutherford Co. identified
- Sep 17: WSPA.com: Deputy shot in Rutherford Co., shooter killed
- WLOS: Rutherford County deputy shot, one dead in attempted suicide incident
- Gun Violence Archive
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