Human remains found in Cherokee; police decline to release identity

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Friday, 26/01/2024

The Cherokee Indian Police Department has determined the identity of the person whose remains were found in an open field Tuesday, Jan. 2, but it’s not disclosing any information about the individual beyond that the person was male.

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Police shooting defendants reply to lawsuit

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Wednesday, 06/09/2023

Tribal officers in Cherokee County shooting say they thought victim was armed

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