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Paul W. Hight

United States · Aged 57 · Died 12/14/2000
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Deadly force

Police were called to assist a mentally ill man. He allegedly threatened them with a knife. Officer Jeffrey Rooks opened fire, fearing for his safety and the safety of the other officers, police said, and killed the former Roman Catholic priest.

Alleged responsible partyOklahoma City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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