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Rainier, Oregon Police Chief Dies in Shooting

Deadly shooting that began at a car stereo shop left Rainier's police chief dead.

(RAINIER, Ore.) - The Police Chief of Rainier, Oregon, Ralph Painter, 55, died in a shooting today.

The community in Rainier is shocked; Ralph Painter had many friends and associates in the NW and was highly respected in his role as the city's top lawman.