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Kade Riley Nichol

Case from Prineville, OR dated Jan 08, 2023

Victim Details

Kade Riley Nichol

Male

White / Caucasian

Prineville

OR

2023-01-08

27

Kade

Riley Nichol

Substantiated

07/07/2026

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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 ...
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  • Kade Nichol Obituary | Jan 8, 2023 - Prineville Funeral Home
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    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
    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
    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
    It's absolutely devastating to think about the ordeal Darrien Ruiz's 8-year-old daughter must have g... ...Read More
    05/27/2023
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