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Suicide in casino parking lot

 
Shortly after this article appeared in a local newspaper, the Florence Police announced 'negotiations' with the casino police.



 
March 1, 2008
The Siuslaw News
Florence, Oregon

MAN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AT THE CASINO

The morning of Feb. 29, Steven L. Martin, 58, of Westlake, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Three Rivers Casino and Hotel parking lot on Highway 126 in Florence.

In an official statement, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Chief of Police Brad Kneaper said the incident occurred at 6 a.m.

An investigation was completed in joint cooperation with the tribal police, Lane County Sheriff's, Lane County District Attorney's and the Medical Examiner's offices, and Martin's death was deemed a suicide.

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