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Donald R. Wendt
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Gender
Male
Age
50 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/23/2014
Location
3300 block Oxford Drive West Bradenton FL 34205 Manatee
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Iraq veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, and firefighter Wendt appeared on his front lawn with a weapon to confront local police, responding to an evening call about a suicidal man. Wendt retreated into the house while SWAT members set up a perimeter. He then came back out to point his weapon at police. He was fatally shot.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Bradenton Police Department
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National Anthem
United States