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Yemerson Melendez
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Gender
Male
Age
16 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/01/2019
Location
900 block Boston Ave Fort Pierce FL 34950 St. Lucie
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Deputies responded to a burglary call, and two deputies spotted a car leaving the area and pursued it. The driver, Yemerson Melendez, crashed the other and then sped away, reportedly running over over a deputy's foot. The other crashed again, and the driver and passenger attempted to flee. Melendez reportedly failed to comply with a deputy's orders and pulled a firearm. A deputy shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
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