We’ve had unconfirmed reports for the last couple hours that the militants killed during tonight’s arrest and exchange of gunfire was Robert “LaVoy” Finicum. That now appears to be confirmed. Finicum’s daughter tells the Oregonian that authorities confirmed Finicum’s death to her mother.
Aside from ringleader Ammon Bundy, Finicum was one of the most high profile members of the Oregon militants, giving colorful interviews and telling reporters he rather die than be arrested and sent to prison.
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