On a tragic day in Smith Valley, Nevada, 33-year-old George Rice, a Caucasian male, lost his life in the line of duty. On June 1, 1984, Deputy Sheriff George Rice of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office was responding to a call regarding a man firing a gun at vehicles near the Smith Valley School. The suspect had barricaded himself inside his house.
As Deputy Rice and three other officers attempted to approach the residence, the man opened fire. Positioned approximately 20 yards from the hous
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