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Anthony J. Thompson Jr.
United States · Aged 17 · Died 04/12/2021
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Officers responded to a report of someone possibly armed with a gun at Austin-East Magnet High School around 3:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Anthony J. Thompson Jr. inside a school restroom. Officers ordered the student out, but he failed to comply. A struggle began between officers and Thompson Jr., during which the student's gun reportedly was fired. Police shot twice. One bullet wounded a KPD officer, and the other killed the child.
Alleged responsible partyKnoxville Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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