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Dale Maurice Hightower Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
53 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/03/2017
Location
1700 block Cottonwood Road Gilmer TX 75645 Upshur
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Upshur County deputies and a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper responded to a check welfare call. Dale Hightower, 53, was shot and killed by Trooper John Smith III and Deputy Alex Ortiz when he pointed a rifle at officers.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Upshur County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety
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National Anthem
United States