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Michael Kartel
United States · Aged 62 · Died 01/13/2020
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Less-than-lethal force
Police called for a welfare check encountered Michael Kartel in his home armed with a shotgun. He fired several rounds at police, who responded with tear gas. Kartel lit his house on fire and died in the flames.
Alleged responsible partyWest Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff's Office and Burlington Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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