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Joshua Downing
United States · Aged 37 · Died 02/07/2020
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Deadly force
Dispatchers sent officers on a report of man with a rifle at about 1am When officers arrived, they saw the man, Joshua Downing, in the street with a rifle. The officers reportedly ordered Downing to drop his gun, but he failed to do so. Police reportedly attempted to use less lethal force by firing bean bag rounds at Downing, but he didn't comply. Dowing allegedly turned and pointed his rifle at officers, who shot and killed him.
Alleged responsible partyKansas City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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