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Roger Dale Click

Case from Allen, KY dated Oct 16, 1981

Victim Details

Roger Dale Click

Male

Allen

KY

1981-10-16

28

Roger

Dale Click

07/22/2026

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In the small town of Allen, Kentucky, a tragic event unfolded on October 16, 1981, forever altering the lives of many. Roger Dale Click, a 28-year-old male, was at an auto parts store when he was fatally shot. The day took a grim turn when a 70-year-old retired miner named William 'Okie' Bevins entered the establishment and opened fire, shooting eight men in total. This violent outburst resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including Click.

Just moments before the shooting, a sense ...
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  • UPI: Mountain town shocked by shooting outburst - UPI Archives
  • UPI: Youth hears brother's shooting over phone - UPI Archives
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