feb 18, 2020 - Matthew D. Saunders

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Police went to the Red Roof Inn in Hickory after getting a call about a man with methamphetamine and a gun at the motel. After investigating several rooms, police approached Matthew D. Saunders, 41, and another man who were standing outside a car that reportedly had a visible rifle in it. Saunders allegedly hit an officer and ran. The officers chased Saunders and then shocked him with a stun gun. Saunders struggled as police took him into custody, and then died.

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