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Melvin Watkins
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Gender
Male
Age
54 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/14/2019
Location
16700 block Highland Club Ave Baton Rouge LA 70817 East Baton Rouge
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Deputy James Hammett responding to a disturbance call shot and killed Melvin Watkins after contacting him. The deputy reportedly blocked in Watkins car and then got out of his patrol other and shot and killed the unarmed Watkins in the view of family members.
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Alleged Responsible Party
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
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