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Christopher Leo Knight

United States · Aged 35 · Died 03/28/2014
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Knight was the passenger in a car pulled over because of a broken headlight. Police found out the driver's license was suspended with traffic-related warrants. One officer questioned Knight to determine whether he could drive the car. When Knight gave two different names, police became suspicious. Knight refused to come out of the car, and an altercation ensued. Police says Knight pulled a gun and shot at the officers.

Alleged responsible partySalt Lake City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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