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Richard Lee Nelson
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Gender
Male
Age
52 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/30/2014
Location
Kuhio Ave & Kapuni St Honolulu HI 96815 Honolulu
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Nelson was spotted by a police officer rear-ending a bus and drinking an alcoholic beverage behind the wheel. After the officer tried to prevent Nelson from taking off, he made U-turns and drove his car onto a sidewalk and hitting a tree, prompting police to fire and kill Nelson. Honolulu Police defended the decision to shoot Nelson, claiming it was done to prevent further safety risks.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Honolulu Police Department
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National Anthem
United States