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William A. Collins
United States · Aged 28 · Died 11/02/2014
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Deputy Matthew Chism attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled while the passenger, William A. Collins, fled on foot pursued by Deputy Chism. They struggled, then started shooting in a backyard. Deputy Chism shot and killed Collins. Collins shot and killed Chism. The driver who fled, Joshua Jay Brown, was eventually charged with Chism's murder.
Alleged responsible partyCedar County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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