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Bruce Smith
United States · Aged 25 · Died 09/16/2018
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Deadly force
An officer and Manitowoc Fire personnel responded for an activated fire alarm. While reportedly investigating the complaint, the officer became involved in a confrontation with a man. Police said Bruce Smith first advanced on the officer with a lighter. The officer tasered him to no effect. Smith then came at the officer with a paint scraper the officer thought was a knife. The officer shot and killed Smith. Officer cleared of any wrongdoing.
Alleged responsible partyManitowoc Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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