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John Duane Fairbanks
United States · Aged 40 · Died 04/18/2019
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John Duane Fairbanks allegedly pulled a gun during a routine traffic stop and exchanged gunfire with Coon Rapids police about 1:30 a.m. After fleeing on foot and shooting at officers, Fairbanks hid in a nearby neighborhood. Officers found Fairbanks and exchanged gunfire again, this time killing him. Coon Rapids police Officer Alex Hattstrom and Anoka County sheriff's Deputy Christopher Vitek Jr. both fired their guns, and Coon Rapids police Officer Geoff Neumann reportedly discharged his Taser.
Alleged responsible partyCoon Rapids Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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