Hamilton man killed in shootout with police identified

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jan 4, 2010 at 10:39 PM MST

Story Updated: Jan 4, 2010 at 10:39 PM MST

MISSOULA - Authorities have released the name of a 36-year-old Hamilton man who was killed in a weekend shootout with police.

Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman, who was the coroner in the case, says Raymond Thane Davis died from a single gunshot wound in Hamilton early Saturday.

Hamilton Police Chief Ryan Oster says officers responded to a report of criminal mischief involving Davis but determined there was not grounds for a citation. The officers said the man appeared to be intoxicated and told him not to drive.

Less than an hour later, Hamilton police officer Ross Jessop stopped Davis for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 93, where authorities say Davis fired on the officer. Jessop fired back, and Davis sped off before he crashed into a building.

Davis' criminal record includes a felony conviction for assault on a police officer.

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