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Alexander J. Schoessel
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Gender
Male
Age
23 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/25/2017
Location
218 E Main St Richmond VA 23219 Richmond City
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police had been receiving reports that the armed man--who was wearing a kilt, combat-style boots and no shirt--had been wandering in other parts of downtown and Shockoe Slip. When officers encountered the man, they ordered him to drop his weapons. Police used a Taser, but when that was not effective, two officers shot and killed him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Richmond Police Department
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