RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Authorities say the 22-year-old suspect
in Tuesday's shooting of three Rapid City police officers had spent
more than two years in jail and prison.
Court and corrections records show that Daniel Tiger pleaded
guilty or no contest to more than a dozen charges since 2007 including
simple assault, simple assault against a law enforcement officer, petty
theft and disorderly conduct.
Police say Tiger pulled a handgun and fired on officers James
Ryan McCandless, Nick Armstrong and Tim Doyle. They had received
complaints about the group and determined a minor alcohol violation
had been committed.
McCandless died from his injuries. Armstrong was in critical
condition at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Thursday and Doyle was
in fair condition.
Police say Tiger died Wednesday.
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