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Richard Rhyne

Case from Moore, NC dated Dec 08, 2011

Victim Details

Richard Lee Rick Rhyne

Male

White / Caucasian

Moore

NC

2011-12-08

58

Richard

Rhyne

06/24/2026

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Richard Lee "Rick" Rhyne, a 58-year-old white male, was a Deputy Sheriff with the Moore County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina. On December 8, 2011, he tragically lost his life while responding to a trespassing report at a residence on Morrison Bridge Road. During the investigation, Deputy Rhyne discovered that one of the individuals he was questioning had an outstanding warrant for child support. As he attempted to arrest the suspect, the man fatally shot Deputy Rhyne with a handgun. The sus ...
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  • Moore County deputy killed | ABC11 Raleigh-Durham - ABC11
  • Richard Lee “Rick” Rhyne (1953-2011) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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