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Matthew John Lorenzen

United States · Aged 18 · Died 11/30/2018
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Matthew John Lorenzen allegedly fired at deputies during a pursuit that stretched from Rapid Valley to New Underwood. Around 12:15 p.m., Lorenzen's other was rammed off the road by police and rolled into a ditch. After the other rolled and landed upside down, Lorenzen exited the other with a weapon. Police shot and killed him.

Alleged responsible partyPennington County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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