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On a tragic Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2023, the life of Kade Riley Nichol, a 27-year-old White male from Prineville, Oregon, was cut short. The fatal encounter occurred at the Wild Horse Mesa Apartments, where Nichol was shot and killed. At the time, he was intoxicated and grieving the recent loss of a close friend.
Earlier in the day, Nichol had been sending text messages to 29-year-old Darrien Ruiz, a former friend. Their friendship had soured in the preceding months due to a disagre ...Read More
Earlier in the day, Nichol had been sending text messages to 29-year-old Darrien Ruiz, a former friend. Their friendship had soured in the preceding months due to a disagre ...Read More
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Kade Riley Nichol
Male
White / Caucasian
Prineville
OR
2023-01-08
27
Kade
Riley Nichol
Substantiated
11/25/2025
Forum Posts (4)
I just can't stop thinking about the impact this has had on both families involved. It's such a trag... ...Read More
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about Kade Nichol’s state of mind on that day. Losing a friend can have... ...Read More
12/30/2023
12/30/2023
Has anyone else been thinking about the impact of this tragedy on Ruiz's little girl? I can't imagin... ...Read More
09/04/2023
09/04/2023
It's absolutely devastating to think about the ordeal Darrien Ruiz's 8-year-old daughter must have g... ...Read More
05/27/2023
05/27/2023
