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Rurik Davis

Case from Alturas, CA dated Feb 20, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Rurik Davis

Gender

Male

City

Alturas

State

CA

Date Of Death

2014-02-20

Age At Death

50

First Name

Rurik

Last Name

Davis

Last Updated

06/25/2026

Case Description

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Rurik Davis, aged 50, tragically lost his life on February 20, 2014, in Alturas, California, during a violent incident at the Cedarville Rancheria tribal headquarters. The incident occurred during a meeting concerning the eviction of Cherie Lash Rhoades, the former chairwoman of the tribe, and her son from tribal land. Rhoades, who had been under federal investigation for allegedly embezzling at least $50,000 in federal grants intended for the tribe, opened fire during the meeting. She killed fo ...

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Herald and News: Alturas shooting victims identified

Cherie Lash Rhoades, woman arrested for tribal shooting, known as ...

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Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone looked into the federal investigation angle concerning the embezzlement claims against Ch... ...Read More
12/06/2024

Reading about the Cedarville Rancheria tragedy still makes me pause and reflect on the monumental im... ...Read More
02/08/2024

I recently read about the incredibly tragic events at the Cedarville Rancheria, and my heart truly g... ...Read More
03/20/2023

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