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Fatal End To An Alleged Game Of Russian Roulette For St. Louis Police Officer

Katlyn Alix, 24, died early Thursday morning from a gunshot to the chest, according to a police statement. She was off-duty. Another officer, Nathaniel Hendren, faces felony charges.
Flags fly at half-staff in front of the St. Louis Police Officers Association, following the shooting death of a police officer by another officer.

A St. Louis police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another officer, allegedly by shooting her during a game of Russian roulette.

Katlyn Alix, 24,died while off-duty early Thursday morning, according to from the St. Louis Police Department.

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