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Joseph Alan Roberts
United States · Aged 27 · Died 01/03/2019
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Albert Lea police had responded to a 911 call about a disturbance at a home. By the time officers arrived, Joseph Alan Roberts had left the home. Officers pursued him on foot before a confrontation in an alley in which Roberts advanced on the officers swinging a large knife. Officers Darin Palmer and Jesus Cantu shot and killed him. Officer Jason Taylor reportedly deployed a stun gun and chemical irritant.
Alleged responsible partyAlbert Lea Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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