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Richard Braden

Death by Force
Case Description
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Richard Braden, aged 64, was tragically killed on October 23, 2017, in Clearlake Oaks, California. His death was part of a violent rampage carried out by Alan Leroy Ashmore, who also killed his 85-year-old father, Douglas Ashmore, and injured several others. The incident began in the late morning and spanned multiple locations within the Clearlake Oaks area. Ashmore's actions included shooting at various individuals, setting wildfires, and engaging in a series of violent confrontations with law ...Read More
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  • Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Suspected gunman’s father and friend dead after Lake County shooting rampage
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    Victim Details

    Richard Braden

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Clearlake-oaks

    CA

    2017-10-23

    64

    Richard

    Braden

    12/03/2025

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    I've been following the tragic events in Clearlake Oaks, and my heart goes out to the families of Ri... ...Read More
    06/21/2024
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    04/13/2024
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