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Leighton C. Fitz

United States · Aged 25 · Died 04/17/2014
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The Iowa Falls Police Department responded to an emergency call of an armed suicidal man. Upon arrival, the armed man, Fitz, exited the residence armed with several weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest. He allegedly refused to obey commands from officers on the scene and reached for a weapon. After refusing to drop the weapon, officers fired rounds, killing Fitz.

Alleged responsible partyIowa Falls Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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