Historical Events tagged with "ruby ridge"
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Randy Weaver Surrenders After Ruby Ridge Standoff
The 11-day standoff at Ruby Ridge culminated when Randy Weaver surrendered to federal authorities. The standoff began after a siege was enacted by the FBI following an operation to apprehend Weaver for failing to appear in court regarding a firearms charge. Tensions escalated when a shootout led to the death of a U.S. Marshal and Weaver's son, further complicating negotiations and drawing national attention to the case.
Continue ReadingFBI Sniper Shoots Vicki Weaver at Ruby Ridge
Vicki Weaver was shot and killed by FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi during an 11-day standoff at the Weaver family home in Ruby Ridge, Idaho. The incident occurred after an armed siege following a federal investigation into the family's illegal activities, which included the illegal sale of weapons. The confrontation escalated significantly, involving local law enforcement and federal agencies amid a backdrop of rising tensions related to government authority and militias.
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