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Cory Lee Bush

Death by Force
Case Description
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Cory Lee Bush, a 24-year-old resident of Palermo, California, tragically passed away on May 18, 2014. His death occurred under distressing circumstances involving law enforcement. On that day, Deputy Ben Cornelius from the Butte County Sheriff's Department responded to a call regarding a suicidal individual seeking "51/50" help, which refers to a California law code for the temporary, involuntary psychiatric commitment of individuals who present a danger to themselves or others due to mental ill ...Read More
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  • KRCR: Butte County man shot and killed by deputy
  • Man killed in alleged armed confrontation with deputies in Palermo
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    Victim Details

    Cory Lee Bush

    Male

    Palermo

    CA

    2014-05-18

    24

    Cory

    Lee Bush

    11/26/2025

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