West Bloomfield, MI|News|
UPDATED: West Bloomfield Gunman Died of Self-Inflicted Wound
Ricky Nelson Coley, suspect in the death of an officer, was found dead at his home after a lengthy standoff with police.

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Ricky Nelson Coley, suspect in the death of an officer, was found dead at his home after a lengthy standoff with police.

15-hour faceoff ends with police confirmation that Ricky Coley, suspect in the death of an officer, was found dead in West Bloomfield home.
Neighbors spend night at West Bloomfield Township Hall.
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15-hour faceoff ends with police confirmation that Ricky Coley, suspect in the death of an officer, was found dead in West Bloomfield home.
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