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State review finds force justified in fatal Deputy Katherine Frank shooting

State review finds force justified in fatal Deputy Katherine Frank shooting

The state review of the October 9 incident in which Deputy Katherine Frank was fatally shot while serving a mental-health detention warrant concluded the force was justified, citing a firearm threat and evidence including body-camera footage. Criminal charges remain pending; recent coverage repeats the review’s findings.

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Updated Nov 7, 2026