Michael Giles

How they died

Deadly force

Police were called to the Jet Action Laundromat. The caller said that a man, possibly intoxicated, was harassing and threatening patrons and staff at the business, according to police. Officers responded and upon arrival, they were confronted by a male subject who immediately drew a large knife. Giles took off running, eventually losing the officers who were chasing him. Police ultimately found Giles, who confronted the officers with the knife. He was shot and killed.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Michael Giles, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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