Ruby Ridge incident

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf event
gptkbp:action Built a cabin in isolation
Engaged in firearms sales
Refused to inform authorities
gptkbp:aftermath Changes in law enforcement protocols
Civil lawsuit against the government
gptkbp:agent gptkb:ATF
gptkb:U.S._Marshals_Service
gptkb:FBI_Hostage_Rescue_Team
gptkbp:convictedOf Acquitted of all charges except failure to appear
Convicted of a minor charge
gptkbp:court gptkb:Kevin_Harris
gptkb:Randy_Weaver
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for films and documentaries
gptkbp:date August 21, 1992
gptkbp:died Shot_by_FBI_sniper
gptkbp:family Four children
Survived the incident
gptkbp:homeGround Homemaker
Former Green Beret
Mother of four
White_supremacist_beliefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ruby Ridge incident
gptkbp:ideology Anti-government views
Survivalist ideology
gptkbp:impact Increased training for crisis situations
Policy changes in handling standoffs
gptkbp:involved gptkb:U.S._Marshals
gptkb:Randy_Weaver
gptkb:FBI
gptkb:Vicki_Weaver
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ruby_Ridge,_Idaho
Remote cabin
Surrounded by federal agents
Idaho_wilderness
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media attention
gptkbp:outcome Fatal_shooting_of_Vicki_Weaver
Fatal_shooting_of_a_U.S._Marshal
Randy_Weaver_acquitted_of_murder_charges
gptkbp:public_perception Distrust in federal agencies
Increased support for militia groups
Rise of anti-government sentiment
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Oklahoma_City_bombing
gptkb:Waco_siege
gptkbp:religion Opposed to government intervention
Supportive of husband's views
gptkbp:resultedIn Increased scrutiny of federal law enforcement
Public debate on government overreach
Public debate on gun rights
gptkbp:rules Controversial changes
Shoot on sight orders
gptkbp:significance Government accountability
Militia movement
Second_Amendment_rights
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Criticized for tactics
Led to internal investigations