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Sheila Russo

Death by Force
Case Description
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Sheila Russo, aged 47, tragically lost her life on February 20, 2014, in Alturas, California, during a violent incident at the Cedarville Rancheria Tribal Office. Sheila, who served as the Tribal Administrator, was attending an eviction appeal hearing when the shooting occurred. The perpetrator, Cherie Lash Rhoades, the former Tribal Chairwoman, opened fire during the hearing, killing Sheila along with three other individuals: Rurik Davis, Angel Penn, and Glenn Calonico. The attack also left two ...Read More
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  • Herald and News: Alturas shooting victims identified
  • ABC10: 4 dead, 2 injured in a shooting at Northern Calif. tribal meeting
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    Victim Details

    Sheila Russo

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Alturas

    CA

    2014-02-20

    47

    Sheila

    Russo

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been thinking a lot about the bravery of Sheila Russo leading up to the tragic events at the Ce... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
    Has anyone else been deeply moved by Sheila Russo's dedication to truth and justice? It's so inspiri... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
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