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James Johnson

United States · Aged 54 · Died 06/08/2015
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Johnson was fatally shot by responding officers after approaching them with a firearm and saying "shoot me." Neighbors told media outlets that the 54-year-old had a history of mental illness.

Alleged responsible partyBeech Grove Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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